Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 13 (ANI): The Regional Office of NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) has commemorated its 44th Foundation Day with a special event dedicated to celebrating the spirit of rural development and inclusive growth.
In a programme held at the NABARD Office premises on Saturday, prominent farmers, including Padmashri Sarbeswar Basumatary, Mohan Chandra Bora, renowned seed keeper of Assam and Assam Gaurav Award winner Upendra Rabha, pioneer of Black Rice, were felicitated for their efforts in bringing prosperity to the rural community.
With a strong commitment to strengthening grassroots institutions, NABARD Assam has continued to play a vital role in reducing developmental gaps through capacity building, infrastructure development, and timely financial assistance, thereby driving sustainable growth in the rural economy of Assam, a release said.
The programme was attended by Chief Guest Atul Bora, Minister of Agriculture, Government of Assam, along with other dignitaries, senior government functionaries, bankers, and representatives from the development sector.
Addressing the gathering, Qamar Javed, General Manager at the Assam Regional Office of NABARD, said, ‘NABARD is devoted to empowering rural Assam by nurturing institutions that form the backbone of our agrarian economy. Through joint efforts, we strive to build resilient and self-reliant rural communities.’
During the event, a few high-performing Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS) from across the state were also recognised for their role in strengthening the rural economy.
Besides, a booklet titled ‘Sahakar-se-Samriddhi – Prospering Together: Tales of Assam’ highlighting the success stories of 14 PACS in the State and a digital flipbook on the ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’ plantation drive organised by NABARD as part of celebration of International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2025 were launched during the programme.
The Foundation Day celebration by NABARD has served as a reminder of its enduring mission — ‘Taking Rural India Forward’ — and its unwavering dedication to transforming the lives of millions through inclusive and sustainable development. (ANI)
Source: FG Newswire