MSME-002
Identification
| Scheme Name | WADI Programme |
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| Acronym | WADI |
| Ministry / Department | NABARD |
| Implementing Agency | NABARD |
| Level | Central |
| Status | Active |
Classification
| Category | Credit & Finance |
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| Sector | Manufacturing |
| Enterprise Size | Micro |
| Focus Groups | Women, SC/ST, Rural |
Purpose & Benefit
| Objective | The WADI programme is a tribal livelihood model supported through NABARD’s Tribal Development Fund. It focuses on orchard development, agroforestry, water conservation, women empowerment, community health, micro enterprises and marketing. The model is built around a small orchard, usually one or two acres, combining fruit crops with forestry species. |
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| Benefit Type | Credit Guarantee |
Eligibility
| Eligibility Criteria | • Tribal communities. • Small and marginal tribal farmers. • Landholding usually not more than 5 acres. • Cluster size of around 1000 tribal families is preferred. • NGO, CBO, trust, society or eligible implementing agency. • Landless families may be included up to a limited percentage |
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| Udyam Required? | No |
How to Apply
| Application Mode | Offline |
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| Application Process | Identify tribal area. Select eligible tribal families. Select Project Implementing Agency. Conduct community mobilisation. Prepare baseline survey. Prepare Project Feasibility Report. Submit to NABARD. Obtain sanction. Form participant groups and village committees. Implement in phases with monitoring. |
Reference & Verification
| Official Source URL | https://www.nabard.org/about-departments.aspx?id=5&cid=470 |
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| Verified On | 2026-05-26 |