ROLE OF BANKING
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What is the primary role of banks in rural development as per RBI guidelines?
Banks act as financial intermediaries channelling credit to agriculture, allied activities, and rural non-farm enterprises, thereby promoting inclusive economic growth and poverty alleviation in rural areas.
What is the full form of ANBC in the context of PSL norms?
Adjusted Net Bank Credit
Which committee recommended the integration of rural credit with overall banking policy in India?
The All India Rural Credit Survey Committee (1954) recommended the integration of rural credit with commercial banking, leading to the formation of State Bank of India as the principal instrument of rural credit expansion.
What is the PSL target prescribed for foreign banks with fewer than 20 branches in India?
40% of ANBC
What is the minimum Priority Sector Lending (PSL) target prescribed for domestic commercial banks by RBI?
Domestic scheduled commercial banks are required to lend at least 40% of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) or Credit Equivalent Amount of Off-Balance Sheet Exposure (CEOBE), whichever is higher, towards priority sectors.
Which apex institution provides refinance support to banks for agricultural and rural lending?
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development)
What percentage of ANBC must domestic commercial banks deploy specifically for agriculture under PSL norms?
Banks must deploy 18% of ANBC or CEOBE towards agriculture, of which 10% must go to small and marginal farmers as a sub-target.
What is the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) scheme that was restructured into NRLM?
A self-employment program for rural poor households
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