NABARD MABIF along with Financial Inclusion and Development Department, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Chennai organized a Financial Literacy Programme for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) & Agri Start-ups from 08th - 09th February 2024 at AC&RI, Madurai. Around 70 FPOs and 100+ Startups participated in this Program.
The event featured esteemed Chief guests including Smt. Uma Sankar, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-Chennai, Shri. E. R. Muthuselvan, DGM, RBI-Chennai, Shri. S. Krishna Kumar, AGM, RBI-Chennai. Shri Anoop. T. M, Chief Regional Manager, IOB-Madurai, Shri. Subramanian, Chief Regional Manager, Indian Bank-Madurai, Shri D. Anil, LDM, Canara Bank-Madurai, Dr. P.P Mahendran, Dean, AC&RI-Madurai, NABARD Officials Shri. A. Shakthi Balan DDM- Madurai, Shri. Harish DDM-Dindigul, Mrs. Malarvizhi, AO, Agricultural Department & Other Bank Managers.
The esteemed guests also had the opportunity to visit NABARD MABIF's state-of-the-art Food Processing Centre, showcasing its various units including Milk Processing, Retort Processing, Chikki Processing, Animal Feed Production, and Food Testing Laboratory.
📚 Key Highlights:
-Insights on Digital KCC by Federal Bank
-Exploring Government Schemes for FPOs by Agri Department, GoTN
-Unveiling Opportunities for FPOs by DDM, NABARD
-Latest Developments in Farm Mechanisation by Garuda Aerospace
-Access to Credit Facilities for Startups facilitated by SIDBI
-Role of NABARD in nurturing agri-startups by DDM, NABARD
-Exploring Opportunities in Farm Mechanization
The startups & FPOs Interaction session provided an informal setting for networking and building rapport between MABIF incubates and the government delegation. It was an opportunity for MABIF incubatees to share their experiences, aspirations, and ideas directly with those shaping policies and regulations.
Additionally, NABARD MABIF's Incubatees showcased their Value-Added Products for our esteemed chief guests, featuring innovative products developed through MABIF.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Reserve Bank of India for hosting this impactful event. Special thanks to NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, NABARD MABIF Incubatees and all supporters for their unwavering support. NABARD MABIF feels privileged to have been a part of this enriching experience.
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