NABARD Green Lending Facility: ₹10,000 Crore Planned for FY25
Why in the news
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) said it would lend roughly ₹10,000 crore in FY25 through a newly introduced Green Lending Facility that supports projects tied to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Key facts
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Planned disbursement | About ₹10,000 crore in FY25 |
| Borrowers | Central and state governments, government agencies, private sector entities |
| Minimum loan | ₹100 crore |
| Eligible sectors | Green infrastructure such as ethanol plants and electric vehicles, plus other climate-aligned projects |
About a green lending facility
- A financing mechanism offering loans only for projects with positive environmental effects.
- Meant to promote sustainable development and cut carbon footprint.
Strategic objective
- Part of NABARD’s wider mandate to build environmentally sustainable rural and agri-infrastructure.
- Supports national climate commitments and energy transition goals.
Exam angle
- Institution: NABARD; facility: Green Lending Facility.
- Minimum ticket size: ₹100 crore.
- Linked goals: SDGs, energy transition.