NABARD Launches Gramodyam for Rural Entrepreneurship

NABARD launched Gramodyam on 13 July 2026 on its 45th Foundation Day. Gramodyam is an entrepreneurship development programme for rural youth, and it is designed to support the creation of sustainable businesses in rural India.

Gramodyam Programme Framework

Gramodyam is a three-year pilot programme with a target of about 4,000 rural entrepreneurs. It uses a digital-first hybrid delivery model across all States and Union Territories of India.

Institutional Partnership and Execution

The programme is a collaborative initiative of NABARD and the National Skill Development Corporation under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The Institute for Industrial Development is responsible for execution of the programme.

Training and Support Components

Participants in Gramodyam receive psychometric assessments, counselling, entrepreneurship development training, industry-specific skill programmes, mentoring, and assistance in setting up enterprises. These components are part of the programme’s structured support system for rural enterprise creation.

Important Facts for Exams

• NABARD stands for the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.
• NABARD was established in 1982 as an apex development bank for agriculture and rural development.
• The National Skill Development Corporation functions under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
• Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 are major policy frameworks linked with self-reliance and long-term development goals.

Rural Entrepreneurship Context

Rural entrepreneurship includes business activity based in villages and small towns, and it covers farm-linked and non-farm enterprises. India’s rural development institutions often use skill training, credit support, and market linkage to promote such enterprises.