The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) held the State Credit Seminar 2026‑27 in Guwahati, focusing on “e-KCC driven Agriculture Credit Growth.” During this seminar, the State Focus Paper (SFP) 2026‑27 was launched by Aruna Rajoria, Commissioner and Secretary of the Agriculture Department. The SFP outlines Assam’s Credit Potential for the financial year 2026‑27, estimating a total of Rs 92,207.72 crore, which includes Rs 32,603.91 crore for Agriculture and Allied Activities, Rs 52,450.29 crore for the MSME Sector, and Rs 7,153.51 crore for Other Priority Sectors.
In his welcome address, Loken Das, Chief General Manager of NABARD Assam Regional Office, emphasized NABARD’s contributions towards rural infrastructure, enhancement of agricultural productivity, cooperative empowerment, and support for MSME entrepreneurship. Qamar Javed, General Manager of NABARD, delivered an extensive presentation on the SFP, discussing the sectoral credit potential.
Rajoria, in her keynote address, praised NABARD for its significant role in advancing agriculture and rural development in Assam. She underlined the importance of addressing information asymmetry regarding farm credit availability and called for focused lending strategies to stimulate commercial agriculture. Additionally, she highlighted the need for effective branding and market linkages for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). As part of the event, she also released a brochure detailing NABARD’s support for FPOs in Assam and awarded a sanction letter to Biozatra Science and Technology Pvt. Ltd. for a project on technology-driven fishery development.
The seminar saw participation from various officials, including those from the Government of Assam, RBI, commercial banks, cooperative institutions, and development agencies, alongside NGOs, FPOs, and Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Complementing the seminar, an exhibition featured products from tribal beneficiaries involved in NABARD’s farm sector developmental initiatives, showcasing the broad impact of NABARD’s efforts in the region.
