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Viability Plan 2.0 for RRBs Cleared by DFS Till FY28

9 May 20261 min read
ECONOMYViability Plan 2.0for RRBs Clearedby DFS Till FY289 May 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

DFS gave the nod to a second viability plan for Regional Rural Banks, stretching the programme period to FY28. The aim is sounder, better-monitored rural lenders.

Key facts

  • Approving body: Department of Financial Services (DFS).
  • Name of the framework: Viability Plan 2.0 for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).
  • 30 performance parameters measure profitability, asset quality and operational efficiency.
  • Period: extended from FY26 to FY28 once the earlier phase was completed.
  • Goals: improved rural credit delivery, digital inclusion and financial stability.
AspectDetail
Approved byDFS
Parameters30
Parameter areasProfitability, asset quality, operational efficiency
DurationFY26 to FY28

Exam angle

  • Likely question: how many parameters does the plan use, and until which year does it run?
  • Number tags: 30 parameters; FY28.
  • Sector tags: RRBs, rural credit, digital inclusion.

Test yourself

1. How many performance parameters does Viability Plan 2.0 for RRBs include?

The framework uses 30 performance parameters.

2. Which body approved Viability Plan 2.0 for Regional Rural Banks?

The plan was approved by the Department of Financial Services.

3. Viability Plan 2.0 extends the RRB programme up to which financial year?

The programme runs from FY26 to FY28.