PM Modi Inaugurates Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025

On January 4, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event, organized by the Department of Financial Services and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), aims to enhance rural infrastructure, promote self-reliance, and foster innovation within rural communities.

Event Details and Objectives

Theme and Motto: The Mahotsav’s theme is “Building a Resilient Rural India for a Viksit Bharat 2047,” with the motto “गांव बढ़े, तो देश बढ़े” (“If villages grow, the country grows”).

Duration: The festival runs from January 4 to 9, 2025.

Key Focus Areas: al Women**: Emphasis on entrepreneurship to boost economic stability among rural women.

Financial Inclusion: Addressing financial inclusion and supporting sustainable agricultural practices, especially in North-East India.

Innovation and Technology: Encouraging discussions on leveraging technology and innovative practices to enhance rural livelihoods.

Cultural Heritage: Showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage through vibrant performances and exhibitions.

Government’s Commitment to Rural Development

Prime Minister Modi emphasized the government’s dedication to ensuring a dignified life for rural India. He highlighted initiatives such as the Swachh Bharat Mission, PM Awaas Yojana, and Jal Jeevan Mission, which have provided basic amenities like toilets, pucca houses, and safe drinking water to millions in rural areas.

Significance of the Mahotsav

The Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 serves as a significant step towards building a resilient rural India. By focusing on self-reliance, empowerment, and innovation, the event aligns with the government’s vision of a developed India by 2047. It underscores the importance of rural development in the nation’s overall progress.

About NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development)

Established: 12 July 1982 under the NABARD Act, 1981, based on the B. Sivaraman Committee (1979).

Ownership: 100% owned by the Government of India.

Functions: Supervises and finances rural credit institutions (RRBs, SCBs, DCCBs) and supports the microfinance sector.

Key Role: Develops rural credit institutions but doesn’t lend directly to individuals (RBI regulates rural credit institutions).

Headquarters: Mumbai.

Summary of the news

Key Point	Details
Why in News	PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 in New Delhi on January 4, 2025. The event is themed “Building a Resilient Rural India for a Viksit Bharat 2047” and focuses on empowering rural entrepreneurs and promoting rural innovation.
Organizers	Co-organized by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services) and NABARD.
Event Duration	January 4 to January 9, 2025.
Motto	“गांव बढ़े, तो देश बढ़े” (If villages grow, the country grows).
Products Highlighted	Geographical Indication (GI)-certified goods, organic products, tribal products, and handlooms.
Workshops & Discussions	Topics include organic agriculture, rural women entrepreneurship, and development of North-East India.
Associated Schemes Highlighted	Swachh Bharat Mission, PM Awaas Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission.
Location of the Event	Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Static Info: NABARD	Full Form: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development; Founded: 1982; Headquarters: Mumbai.