NABARD’s funding to state agri rises 54%

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)'s financial support to agriculture activity, rural development and rural infrastructure development in the state of Gujarat has touched a new high during the financial year 2009-10. The body's total financial assistance reached Rs2,888.61 crore during the financial year 2009-10, 54% more than the previous year. Allocation to state involves Rs1,897.93 crore refinance support to banks and Rs990.68 crore support to the state gover...