About
Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025, an initiative of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), is a celebration of Rural India - the soul of India. Hosted at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from January 4 to 9, 2025, 10:30 am to 8 pm this event will bring together government officials, thought leaders, rural entrepreneurs, and stakeholders from various sectors to collaborate on initiatives that foster sustainable rural growth.
Agenda
4th Jan 2025
| Time | Program | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Panel Discussion |
GI products: Cultural Pride to Prosperity |
| 04:15 PM - 05:15 PM | Workshop | |
| 05:30 PM Onwards | Cultural Show | Vedic Chanting by Panini Kanya Mahavidyalaya (Varanasi) |
| Manganiyar traditions from Rajasthan by Manjoor Khan Manganiyar & Group (Rajasthan) | ||
| Kuchipudi dance by Ayana Mukherjee and group (Andhra Pradesh) | ||
| Kathak dance by Gauri Diwakar & Group (Central India) |
5th Jan 2025
| Time | Program | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM |
Panel Discussion |
Scaling Organic Agriculture to tap opportunities |
| 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Empowering Cooperatives for a Viksit Bharat | |
| 05:30 PM Onwards | Cultural Show | Shankh Vadan by Subahe Banaras group (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Kashmiri folk & Sufi music by Noor Mohammad Shah (Kashmir) | ||
| Pung Cholom by Priti Patel and Group (Manipur) | ||
| Sufiana Qawwali by Ustad Chand Afzal (Delhi) |
6th Jan 2025
| Time | Program | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM | Panel Discussion | Promoting Rural Women Entrepreneurs |
| 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Workshop | Promoting Digital Commerce for Rural Entrepreneurs |
| 05:30 PM Onwards | Cultural Show | Durga Stuti from the temples of Bengal by Pt.Mukul Misra (West Bengal) |
| Kavyaraag (poetry set to music) by Chinmayi Tripathi & Joell (M.P./ Maharasthra) | ||
| Odissi dance (folk & classical) by Sharmila Biswas & Group (Odisha) | ||
| Carnatic Kritis by Sudha Raghuraman & Group (Tamil Nadu) |
7th Jan 2025
| Time | Program | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM | Panel Discussion |
Tribal Treasures: Preserving Legacy and Driving Economy |
| 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Entrepreneur Showcase | |
| 05:30 PM Onwards | Cultural Show | Kerala Temple Chants by Madhavan Namboothri (Kerala) |
| Malwa Lok Geet by Bhuvanesh Komkali (Madhya Pradesh) | ||
| Baul Music by Dipannita Acharya & Group (West Bengal) | ||
| Punjabi Folk Rock by Faridkot (Punjab) |
8th Jan 2025
| Time | Program | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM | Panel Discussion |
Propelling Economic Growth for an Inclusive North-East |
| 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Entrepreneur Showcase | |
| 05:30 PM Onwards | Cultural Show | Budhhist Chanting by Gyoto Monks (Leh-Ladakh) |
| Garba & Dandiya Raas by Kanaiya Dandiya Group (Gujarat) | ||
| Bihu Dance by Anwesa Mahanta & Group (Assam) | ||
| Popular Folk Rock by The Raghu Dixit Project (Karnataka) |
9th Jan 2025
| Time | Program | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Panel Discussion | Financing opportunities for Grameen Bharat |
Speakers
GI Products : Cultural Pride to Prosperity
4th Jan 2025 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Scaling organic agriculture to tap opportunities.
5th Jan 2025 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Empowering Cooperatives for a Viksit Bharat
5th Jan 2025 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Promoting Rural Woman Entrepreneurs
6th Jan 2025 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tribal Treasures: Preserving Legacy and Driving Economy
7th Jan 2025 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Propelling economic growth for an inclusive North-East
8th Jan 2025 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Financing opportunities for Grameen Bharat
9th Jan 2025 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Workshop Conductors | Entrepreneurial Showcase
Workshop: GI products: Cultural Pride to Prosperity
4th Jan 2025 | 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Workshop: Promoting Digital Commerce for Rural Entrepreneurs
6th Jan 2025 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Entrepreneurial Showcase - Tribal Treasures: Preserving Legacy and Driving Economy.
7th Jan 2025 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Workshop : Propelling Economic Growth for an inclusive North-East
8th Jan 2025 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Exhibition
Explore a wide spectrum of rural products, from Geographical Indication (GI)-certified goods to organic and tribal products. Connect with over 180 rural artisans from all over the country as they showcase the rich diversity of India’s rural economy, from handloom and handicrafts to the freshest of produce.
Venue
Hall no 14, Bharat Mandapam,
Pragati Maidan,
New Delhi - 110001
Entry from Gate no 10