Topics
Controlling Air Pollution
- From Domestic Combustionc
- From Industries
- From Vehicles
- Traffic Management
- Economic Policy
Addressing Population
- The Link Between Growing Population and Environmental Degradation
- Theories of Population Growth
- Strategies for Controlling Growth of Population
- Poverty Alleviation Programmes and Their Target Sectors
Managing the Urban Environment
- Urbanisation in India
- Planning Environmental Improvement
- Rural Development to Counter Migration
- Development of Secondary Cities to Counter Migration
- Community Participation and Contribution of Private Enterprises
Managing Soil and Land
- Conserving Soil
- Land Reforms
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
- Role of Women and Community in Conservation
- Combating Deforestation
- Managing Forest Grazing
- Alternatives to Timber
Food
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Problem of Global Food Security, Food Aid
Biodiversity
- Biodiversity at Risk Due to Human Actions
- Conserving Our Genetic Resource: In-situ and Ex-situ; Harvesting Wildlife
- Conservation Strategies at National and International Levels
Energy
- Fossil Fuels Used to Produce Electricity
- A Sustainable Energy Future
Waste
- Solid Wastes
- Where Does the Trash Go?
- Solid Wastes
Environment and Development
- Global Environmental Pollution
- Economic Development and Environmental Degradation.
- International Trade
- Multinational Corporations
Towards a Sustainable Future
- Global Interdependence – Economic and Environmental
- International Cooperation
- Concept of Sustainable Development
- Role of Non-governmental Organisations
- Technology that Sustains
- Introduction
- Features
- NABARD's Funding Process
- Real-Life Application
- Key Point Summary
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Introduction
After the 1979 CRAFICARD committee, the Government of India established NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) on July 12, 1982, through a special act of Parliament. Its purpose is to make loans more accessible for farmers, promote rural development, and uplift weaker sections of society.
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Features
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
NABARD's Funding Process
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Real-Life Application
A women’s self-help group in rural Maharashtra started a dairy business. Their local bank, with the support of NABARD, funded the project. With regular advice and easy loans, the group expanded, providing jobs for many villagers.
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Key Point Summary
- NABARD is essential for rural credit and development in India.
- It guides, funds, and inspires rural banks and businesses.
- Plays a strategic role in national progress and rural prosperity.
