NABARD has launched the Gramodyam programme on its 45th Foundation Day to promote rural entrepreneurship by providing skill development, mentoring and enterprise support, strengthening self-employment and sustainable rural economic growth across India.

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• NABARD launched the three-year pilot Gramodyam programme targeting nearly 4,000 rural entrepreneurs to encourage sustainable businesses and strengthen entrepreneurship opportunities across rural India.
• The programme will be implemented through a digital-first hybrid delivery model covering all States and Union Territories, ensuring wider access to entrepreneurship training and business support.
• Gramodyam is a collaborative initiative between NABARD and the National Skill Development Corporation, while the Institute for Industrial Development has been entrusted with programme implementation.
• Participants will receive psychometric assessments, counselling, entrepreneurship development training, industry-specific skill programmes, mentoring and comprehensive assistance for establishing sustainable rural enterprises.
• The initiative aims to promote both farm-based and non-farm rural enterprises, creating employment opportunities and strengthening local economies through entrepreneurship-driven development.
• Gramodyam aligns with the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 by empowering rural youth with skills, business knowledge and self-employment opportunities.
• Established in 1982, NABARD serves as India’s apex development financial institution dedicated to agriculture, rural development, financial inclusion and sustainable livelihood promotion.
• The programme integrates skill development, enterprise creation, institutional support and market linkages to build a strong rural entrepreneurship ecosystem across the country.