Chapter 1
NABARD Mandate and Functions
Origin and functions of the NABARD bank unit
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Role in refinancing agriculture and rural dev
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Monitoring and evaluation of rural credit units
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NABARD's role in SHG-Bank linkage promotion
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Relationship with RBI and State governments roles
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Chapter 2
Indian Rural Economy
Features and main challenges of the rural economy
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Agriculture as the backbone: Role and percentage
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Non-farm rural activities: Artisans and handicrafts
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Rural unemployment and poverty alleviation programs
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Role of rural infrastructure in regional development
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Chapter 3
Panchayati Raj governance
73rd Constitutional Amendment Act: Main features
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Three-tier structure: Gram, Block and Zila levels
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Powers and functions of the Gram Sabha in India
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Social auditing of rural schemes at village level
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Role of local bodies in health and education help
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Chapter 4
Rural Credit System
Formal sources: RRBs, Co-operatives, PSBs
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Informal sources: Moneylenders and relatives role
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Self Help Groups (SHG) and microfinance program
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Priority Sector Lending (PSL) specialized targets
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Lead Bank Scheme: Preparation of district plans
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Chapter 5
Welfare Schemes summary
MGNREGA: Objectives, rules and social impact results
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Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) goals
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National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) summary
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Rural housing and sanitation (Swachh Bharat) missions
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Digital literacy missions in rural Indian schools
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