DFS Secretary Sanjay Lohiya Inaugurates NABARD Experience Centre in Mumbai

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Key Highlights:-

  • NABARD’s role in strengthening rural development 
  • NABARD unveiled its state-of-the-art Experience Centre at its Head Office in Mumbai
  • Sanjay Lohiya, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, inaugurated the Experience Centre


The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) unveiled its state-of-the-art Experience Centre at its Head Office in Mumbai. Sanjay Lohiya, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Government of India, inaugurated the Experience Centre, which brings together NABARD's journey, achievements and impact on rural India through an immersive and technology-enabled experience.

The Centre was inaugurated in the presence of Dr Shaji Krishnan V., Chairman, NABARD, Shri Goverdhan S. Rawat, Dr Ajay K. Sood and Shri Rakesh Kashyap, Deputy Managing Directors, NABARD, Smt. Shwetha Rao B., Director, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India; and senior officials of NABARD.

The Experience Centre takes visitors through NABARD's remarkable journey, from its key milestones and rural success stories to the initiatives shaping the future of rural development. Through interactive touchpoints, visitors can explore NABARD-supported projects, discover its diverse schemes and interventions, and engage with its leadership, organisational journey and stories of impact. From promoting climate-resilient agriculture and supporting self-help groups to building rural infrastructure and advancing digital financial inclusion, the Centre brings these efforts closer to visitors through a dynamic blend of physical and digital exhibits.

Shri Sanjay Lohiya, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Government of India, highlighted NABARD’s role in strengthening rural development and welcomed the Experience Centre as a platform showcasing its impact.

On the occasion, Dr Shaji Krishnan V., Chairman, NABARD, said, “NABARD’s journey mirrors the evolving aspirations and developmental needs of rural India. From its inception as a refinancing institution, NABARD has transformed into a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable rural development, fostering growth in agriculture, rural infrastructure, enterprises and resilient communities, while advancing the policy priorities of the Government of India. Rural India today is not merely a beneficiary of development interventions, but a dynamic engine of innovation, entrepreneurship and economic progress. The NABARD Experience Centre serves as a bridge between our initiatives and the people and communities they are designed to empower. By showcasing the impact of our work, it will deepen public understanding, stimulate meaningful dialogue and strengthen partnerships in support of India’s rural development agenda.”

Located at NABARD's Head Office in Mumbai, the Experience Centre strengthens the institution's role as a development financial institution and catalyst for technology-driven rural transformation, working with Government of India, State governments, startups, research institutions, financial institutions, and rural entrepreneurs to co-develop solutions and build a stronger rural innovation ecosystem. The Centre showcases a range of these solutions, several of which have already been piloted and implemented to address real-world rural challenges and provides a platform to foster dialogues to advance rural development.

 

About NABARD: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is a premier development financial institution in India. Established on 12 July 1982, with headquarters in Mumbai, NABARD operates with a mission to promote sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural prosperity through effective credit support, related services, institutional development, and other innovative initiatives. NABARD plays a crucial role in fostering rural development, empowering farmers, and catalysing the growth of the rural economy.


 

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