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Gramodyam: NABARD Rural Entrepreneurship Programme Launched

16 July 20261 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESGramodyam: NABARDRural EntrepreneurshipProgramme Launched16 July 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

NABARD used its 45th Foundation Day to start Gramodyam, an entrepreneurship development programme for the rural enterprise ecosystem.

Key facts

  • Purpose: spot, train, mentor and back rural youth who want to start enterprises; widen formal finance access.
  • Partners: NSDC (under MSDE) and the Institute for Industrial Development.
  • Support: psychometric assessment, mentoring, handholding, bankable DPRs, RRB and lender linkage, scheme access and digital loan help.

Exam angle

  • Programme type: EDP by NABARD; pilot of 4,000 entrepreneurs over 3 years.
  • NSDC works under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

Test yourself

1. On which occasion was Gramodyam launched?

The launch took place on NABARD's 45th Foundation Day.

2. How many rural entrepreneurs does the Gramodyam pilot aim to create?

The three-year pilot targets around 4,000 entrepreneurs.

3. Under which ministry does Gramodyam's partner NSDC function?

NSDC works under MSDE.

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