The activities of AFC cover
the entire range of rural and agricultural sectors. These include
minor irrigation, command area development, forestry,
horticulture and other plantations, sericulture, dairy, cattle
development, poultry, fishery, aquaculture, agro-industries,
agricultural marketing and storage, agricultural credit,
rural/village industries, handicrafts and rural energy sources.
AFC's functions in these areas include:
1. Identification of potential projects for promoting development
in different subsectors
2. Studies to examine the technical feasibility and financial
viability of different components
3. Preparation of projects for implementation in various States
where necessary with bank's financial assistance
4. Appraisal of project reports
5. Monitoring and evaluation of projects under implementation
6. Studies on flow of institutional credit
7. Training and orientation programmes and workshops for
upgrading the skills of bank and government personnel in project
formulation & implementation