From RIDF I to XXIV, NABARD has sanctioned total 6,46,318 projects involving loan assistance of Rs. 3,21,022 crore to State Governments as on 31 December 2018 (including for warehousing projects).
Of this, an amount of Rs. 2,38,224 crore (74%) has already been disbursed. In addition, Rs. 18,500 crore was sanctioned and disbursed to National Rural Road Development Agency (NRRDA) for rural roads under Bharat Nirman. This translates to total sanctions of Rs.3,39,522 crore and total disbursements of Rs.2,56,724 crore (75%).
Sector-wise Share of Cumulative Sanctions
Sector-wise cumulative RIDF loans sanctioned as on 31 December 2018 (Rs. 3,21,022 crore), accounted for:
• Agriculture, irrigation and allied sectors (43%)
• Social sector (17%)
• Rural roads and bridges (40%)
The estimated cumulative economic and social benefits under RIDF as on 31 December 2018 were as under: