National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is an Apex Development Financial Institution in India. The Bank has been entrusted with "matters concerning Policy Planning and Operations in the field of credit for Agriculture and other Economic activities in Rural areas in India". NABARD is active in developing Financial Inclusion policy.
NABARD is the most important institution in the country which looks after the development of the cottage industry, small scale industry and village industry, and other rural industries. NABARD also reaches out to allied economies and supports and promotes integrated development.