NABARD and NSDC launch 'Gramodyam' to create 4,000 rural entrepreneurs

By TestNeeti Editorial Team 1 min readSource: Fortune IndiaArticle 6 of 11

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) launched Gramodyam, a nationwide entrepreneurship development programme, on NABARD's 45th Foundation Day. Launched by NABARD Chairman Shaji K. V., the digital-first programme aims to nurture 4,000 rural entrepreneurs over three years through training, mentorship, credit facilitation and market linkages, strengthening the rural enterprise ecosystem.

Key Facts & Details

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    NABARD and NSDC launched the Gramodyam entrepreneurship programme.
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    It aims to create/support 4,000 rural entrepreneurs over three years.
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    It was launched on NABARD's 45th Foundation Day by Chairman Shaji K. V.
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    The digital-first model offers training, mentorship, credit facilitation and market linkages.
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    It targets rural youth to build sustainable enterprises.

Deep Dive

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    NABARD is the apex development bank for agriculture and rural development in India.
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    NSDC drives skill development under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
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Exam Focus

Which two bodies launched the 'Gramodyam' rural entrepreneurship programme?

Related Topics

NABARDGramodyamRural entrepreneurshipNSDC

Exam Relevance & Angle

A NABARD-NSDC scheme launch (agencies + programme + target) is a high-yield banking and rural-development GA item.

Target Exams

SBI POIBPS POIBPS RRB OfficerNABARD Grade ARBI Grade BSSC CGLState PCS

Background & Context

Gramodyam was launched on NABARD's 45th Foundation Day to build a rural enterprise ecosystem and generate sustainable livelihoods.

Test Yourself

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'Gramodyam', a programme to nurture 4,000 rural entrepreneurs, was launched by NABARD along with which body?

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