NABARD Celebrated its 31st Foundation Day on 12 July 2012 at its Kerala Regional Office at Thiruvananthapuram. The function was inaugurated by Shri K C Joseph, Hon’ble Minister for Rural Development and was presided over by NABARD Chief General Manager, Shri R Amalorpavanathan. Shri Salim Ganghadharan, Regional Director, RBI and Shri G Sreeram, Convenor, State Level Bankers Committee, were also present on the occasion.
Shri K R Rao, General Manager welcomed the dignitaries and other guests. In his address, Shri R Amalorpavanthan, Chief General Manager, acknowledged the efforts made by the State Government, RBI, Banks and other Community Based Organisations for the development of the State and thanked these agencies Government for the support and cooperation extended to NABARD in the furthering the developmental agenda of the State. Apart from the traditional areas he explained about the new interventions proposed to be undertaken by NABARD in the State. He also assured that NABARD would continue to work for the development of the farmers in the State.
In his address, the Hon’ble Minister appreciated the support extended by NABARD to the State over a period of three decades. He specifically emphasised on the contribution made by NABARD in the State in the field of creation of infrastructure, empowerment of poor through JLGs/SHGs. He appreciated NABARD for its outreach of the development programmes to the most remote areas in Kerala. The Minister also expressed hope that NABARD would continue to extend its support to the State in all its future endeavours. The Minister appreciated NABARD and said that it has done full justice to its establishment by striving hard to achieve the objectives for which it was formed in a fair and impartial manner.
Shri Salim Gangadharan, Regional Director, RBI recalled the association of NABARD with RBI and the services NABARD has been rendering for the upliftment of the rural masses. Shri G Sreeram, Convenor, State Level Bankers Committee appreciated NABARD for its cooperations and support in their endeavour to contribute to the development of the State as the convenor of SLBC.
Shri Jose T Abraham , Secretary employees association in his address explained the challenges faced by Development Financial Institutions and urged the government to provide necessary support to NABARD to successfully carry out its mission. He also said that all the Staff are dedicated to the development of the State and would continue to do so.
Smt G Janaki DGM , President, NABARD Officers Association proposed vote of thanks wherein she assured that the staff of NABARD are committed for the overall development of the State.
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