Bihar, NABARD Sign ₹21,000 Crore MoU for Road and Bridge Projects

Patna: The Bihar government and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) have signed an MoU for long-term financing of ₹21,000 crore to strengthen road and bridge infrastructure across the state on August 7, 2026. 

The agreement was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary by Road Construction Department Secretary Pankaj Kumar Pal and NABARD Chairman Shaji K.V.

Choudhary said the funding would particularly support road and bridge construction in rural areas, improve connectivity and boost economic activity. Shaji K.V. assured continued NABARD support for Bihar’s development.

The Chief Minister also released the NABARD in Bihar booklet and presented GI certificates to traditional artisans from Bhojpur, Gaya and Nalanda.

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NABARD celebrates 33rd foundation day

The 33rd foundation day of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was celebrated at its Maurya Lok branch in Patna on July 11, 2014.
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NABARD organises Bihar State Credit Seminar

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) organised Bihar State Credit Seminar in Patna on February 17, 2014. Bihar Government 's Chief Secretary Ashok Kumar Sinha delivered the keynote address.
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NABARD prepares huge credit plan for Bihar

Chief General Manager of National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), DV Deshpande said the bank had prepared a potential-linked credit plan of Rs 3200 crore for Bihar for the financial year 2012-13. Deshpnade was talking to media in Patna on April 4, 2012.
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Bihar Government's Agriculture Department signs MoU with NABARD

Bihar Government's Agriculture Department signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) in Patna on January 28, 2011. Bihar Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh was present on the occasion.

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Stage set for NABARD Hat

As many as 125 stalls of handicrafts, agriculture and food products will be installed in the 12-day long Ambpali Fair (NABARD Hat) which will begin at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on December 22, 2009. The fair is jointly organized by Ambpali, a unit of the Hastkargha Evam Hastshilp Vikas Swablambi Sahkari Samiti Limited and NABARD.


This was disclosed by NABARD and Ambpali officials at a press conference in Patna on December 21, 2009.

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