National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge by NABARD
Why in the news
NABARD invited innovators to build a shared digital platform of climate data and decision tools.
Key facts
- Base platform: DiCRA (Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture), to be raised from a digital public good to digital public infrastructure.
- Open to startups, research institutions, universities and other innovators.
- Winners may receive pilots and adoption help via NABARD’s partners.
| Rank | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | ₹15 lakh |
| 2nd | ₹10 lakh |
| 3rd | ₹5 lakh |
About NABARD
- Apex development bank for farm and rural development.
- Set up on 12 July 1982 under the NABARD Act, 1981.
- Oversees Regional Rural Banks and cooperative banks.
Exam angle
- Partners: Gates Foundation, Dalberg Advisors.