Chandigarh, July 22 -- The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned about Rs.15,000 crore under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF), supporting 6,175 infrastructure projects in different sectors across Haryana. The funding was for the irrigation sector, rural roads, drinking water facilities and certain critical assets.

This was stated by Haryana chief secretary, Anurag Rastogi at NABARD's 45th foundation day on Tuesday. The chief secretary, who attended the event, said NABARD was a catalyst for inclusive rural development and the state's future growth depends on stronger rural infrastructure, sustainable agriculture, financial inclusion and empowered community institutions.

Recalling his ...