The Bank sanctioned agri loans of over Rs 5,636
crore during the fortnight-long nationwide programme themed “Towards Atmanirbharta”
Mumbai : Bank of
Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector banks, has successfully concluded
the 8th edition of its flagship rural outreach initiative, ‘Baroda Kisan
Pakhwada’ organised from 03rd to 15th November 2025. Over the fortnight, the Bank engaged with more
than 3.65 lakh farmers nationwide and sanctioned agri loans of over Rs 5,636
crore. This year’s theme, “Towards Atmanirbharta”, focused on expanding
financial inclusion and strengthening support for India’s farming community.
The Bank conducted a range of on-ground
initiatives including Kisan Melas, Kisan Meets, choupals, credit camps and
financial literacy sessions across the country. Farmers were provided with
information on modern agri equipments and farming tools, drone technology and
details on FPO & SHG loans, with many receiving sanction letters during the
programme itself.
The initiative spotlighted the
Bank’s key digital offerings, including the Digital Baroda Kisan Credit Card
(integrated with RBIH for digital land records) and the Digital Gold Loan on
the Bank’s digital lending platform. These solutions are designed to make
credit access faster, simpler and more convenient for farmers, further
strengthening the Baroda Kisan Pakhwada’s overall impact.
Speaking on the successful
completion of the programme, Shri Lal
Singh, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda, said, “The 8th edition of Baroda Kisan Pakhwada reflects our continued
commitment to serve India’s farmers with solutions that are accessible,
reliable, and increasingly digital. Whether through our Digital BKCC, Digital
Gold Loan or our on-ground outreach programmes, the aim is to strengthen our engagement
& support by making credit simpler and more empowering for every farmer we
reach. We remain deeply committed in supporting the agricultural community and
in contributing to their progress and self-reliance.”
Bank of Baroda’s lending to the
agriculture sector stands at ₹1,69,703 crore as of 30th September 2025, recording a year-on-year growth of 17.4%. With a strong rural
footprint and a comprehensive suite of agri and digital banking solutions, the
Bank continues to play a key role in supporting farmers and strengthening
India’s agricultural ecosystem.