NABARD

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is on track to complete the IT integration of amalgamated Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) under the ‘One State, One RRB’ model by September 30. This restructuring—effective since May 1—is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, lowering costs, and strengthening digital infrastructure in India’s rural banking ecosystem.

Veteran banker Gautam Singh has been appointed as the new Chief General Manager (CGM) of the Jharkhand Regional Office of NABARD, marking a significant step in the institution’s ongoing efforts to deepen rural development and financial inclusion in the state. With more than 30 years of experience across various regional and national offices, Singh brings strategic insight, hands-on operational knowledge, and a proven track record of leading impactful development initiatives. His appointment comes at a time when NABARD is scaling its investments in rural infrastructure, having disbursed Rs.