RIDF Allocation Review: NABARD Fund Disbursals Beat Budget
Why in the news
The Centre may raise formal allocation for the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund as real spending runs ahead of the budget.
Key facts
| Year | Actual disbursal |
|---|---|
| FY22 | ₹42,981 crore |
| FY23 | ₹47,138 crore |
| FY24 | ₹49,400 crore |
| FY25 (Apr-Feb) | ₹42,799 crore |
- The review during the September-October expenditure round could raise allocation to match ground demand.
- Rural stress signal: MGNREGA work seekers hit 27.1 million in January FY25 (highest) and 26.6 million in February.
Significance
- More funds could speed rural projects, jobs and incomes.
Exam angle
- Manager: NABARD; budget: ₹40,000 crore.