NABARD Gender Policy 2024 — Overview
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has officially published its comprehensive Gender Policy, a landmark document aimed at embedding gender equality into its core functions. This policy is a significant step towards systematically mainstreaming gender sensitivity across the organization’s business operations, developmental programs, and internal work culture. The initiative underscores NABARD’s commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable growth within India’s rural and agricultural sectors, ensuring that development benefits all genders.The framework’s scope is extensive, applying to all internal human resource practices and external developmental interventions supported by NABARD. It establishes clear guidelines for integrating a gender perspective into project lifecycles, from design and appraisal to implementation and evaluation. The policy aims to create an enabling environment for employees, partner agencies, and beneficiaries, ensuring fair and equitable opportunities for all.This strategic document is founded on five core principles that guide its vision and implementation. These pillars are
Equity and Equality, promoting fairness in opportunities and outcomes;
Inclusiveness, ensuring participation from diverse groups;
Empowerment, enhancing the agency of women;
Accountability, establishing mechanisms for responsibility; and
Alignment with national policies and goals for gender equality.
Key Highlights
Policy Title: NABARD Gender Policy Objective: To mainstream gender sensitivity into NABARD’s business and developmental practices. Core Principles: Equity and Equality, Inclusiveness, Empowerment, Accountability, and Alignment. Scope: Applies to internal organizational practices and external developmental interventions. Issuing Authority: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
How to Access the Policy Document
The complete NABARD Gender Policy document is publicly available for review and download on the official NABARD portal. Stakeholders, partner institutions, researchers, and the general public can access the full text to gain a deeper understanding of its framework and strategic goals. The document can be found at
https://www.nabard.org.For a detailed understanding of this initiative, review the official policy document at the official website.
