Dikhyaa Mohanty 
NABARD Chairman G R Chintala met Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik where they discussed issues for strengthening rural infrastructure in the state.
According to the reports, while discussing, Odisha CM highlighted massive efforts of the state government to reduce poverty and ensure rapid infrastructure development in rural sector.
As per the statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office it stated that the chief minister emphasized the role of low cost credit support from NABARD through RIDF (Rural Infrastructure Development Fund) and LTIF (Long Term Irrigation Fund) for building disaster resilient rural infrastructure.
He also appreciated the newly launched scheme Rural Infrastructure Assistance to States (RIAS) and hoped that the scheme will increase project based financing for various projects like roads, bridges and in-stream storage structure. Further CM asked NABARD to enhance the RIDF assistance to the state.
