Context:
In a significant move to catalyse grassroots development in one of India’s Aspirational Districts, the District Development Manager (DDM) Office of NABARD was formally inaugurated in Kiphire, Nagaland on June 16, 2025. The event was graced by P. Bulte, General Manager, NABARD Nagaland Regional Office, alongside key district officials, heads of Agri & Allied Departments, SHGs, NGOs, and local stakeholders.
- Strengthening Financial and Rural Development
- The DDM office aims to serve as a crucial link between financial institutions and rural stakeholders, streamlining the implementation of credit-linked schemes and infrastructure projects.
- Kiphire’s Special Focus as Aspirational District
- The DDM office was approved to accelerate development in Kiphire, a district identified for intensive intervention under the Aspirational Districts Programme.
