NABARD REGISTRATION

1. Introduction

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is a premier development bank in India that provides financial assistance, refinance, and support to institutions working in the rural and agricultural sector. Organizations, NGOs, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Cooperatives, and Microfinance institutions can register with NABARD to access:
• Project funding and grants
• Training and capacity-building programs
• Refinance schemes
• Rural livelihood and development projects

2. Purpose of NABARD Registration

• Accessfinancial support for agriculture and rural development projects

• ImplementSelf-Help Group (SHG) promotion and livelihood projects

• Availcapacity building and training assistance

• Getempanelment for project implementation

• Access NABARD’s Rural Innovation Fund (RIF) and other grant schemes

3. Who Can Register?

Organizations eligible for NABARD registration include:

• Registered NGOs / Trusts / Societies

• Cooperative Banks / Cooperative Societies

• Section 8 Companies working in rural development

• Microfinance Institutions

• SHG federations or Cluster Level Federations (CLFs)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in rural development, agriculture, or microfinance

• Financial soundness with audited accounts of last 3 years

• Transparent governance and legal compliance

• Registration under relevant Indian laws (Societies Registration Act, Trust Act, Companies Act, etc.)

4. Documents Required

• Certificate of Registration (Trust/Society/Company)

• PAN & TAN of the organization

• Aadhaar & PAN of Key Officials

• Memorandum of Association / Trust Deed

• Governing Body / Board of Directors list

• Bank account details & cancelled cheque

• Audited Financial Statements (last 3 years)

• Past project reports & references

• Project proposal (if applying for funding)

• GST registration (if applicable)

6. Benefits of NABARD Registration

• Access to grant-in-aid, refinance, and funding

• Credibility and recognition at national and regional levels

• Opportunity to implement rural development and livelihood projects

• Capacity building and training support from NABARD

• Collaboration with banks, cooperatives, and SHGs

7. Important Points

• Registration must be renewed periodically as per NABARD guidelines

• Annual reporting and audited accounts may be required

• Organizations must comply with NABARD scheme guidelines strictly