Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral
Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks, has successfully concluded the 8th edition of its flagship rural outreach programme, ‘Baroda Kisan Pakhwada,’ held from 3rd to 15th November 2025. Over the course of the fortnight, the bank engaged with more than 3.65 lakh farmers across the country and sanctioned agricultural loans totaling over ₹5,636 crore. This year, the initiative was themed “Towards Atmanirbharta,” reflecting the bank’s commitment to supporting financial inclusion and empowering India’s farming community.
The programme featured a variety of on-ground activities including Kisan Melas, Kisan Meets, choupals, credit camps, and financial literacy sessions. Farmers were provided with guidance on modern agricultural equipment, drone technology, and financing options for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Self Help Groups (SHGs), with several receiving loan sanction letters on the spot.
Baroda Kisan Pakhwada also highlighted the bank’s innovative digital offerings designed to make access to credit faster and more convenient. These included the Digital Baroda Kisan Credit Card, integrated with the RBIH digital land records system, and the Digital Gold Loan, available on the bank’s digital lending platform. These solutions demonstrate the bank’s commitment to making financial services more accessible, simplifying processes, and supporting the agricultural sector’s growth and self-reliance.
Speaking on the completion of the programme, Shri Lal Singh, Executive Director of 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 and support by making credit simpler and more empowering for every farmer we reach. We remain deeply committed to supporting the agricultural community and contributing to their progress and self-reliance.”
Through initiatives like Baroda Kisan Pakhwada, Bank of Baroda continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing financial literacy, promoting digital adoption, and providing crucial financial support to farmers across India, reaffirming its position as a trusted partner in rural development and agricultural growth.
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