0824-2888502, 2888513 
bird.mangaluru@nabard.org 
Bankers Institute of Rural Development Mangaluru
BIRD, an ISO 9001:2015 organisation was established in November 1984 by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for meeting the capacity building needs of the client institutions like Commercial Banks, RRBs and Cooporative Banks, so as to make them financially strong, managerially efficient and organizationally vibrant on a sustainable basis for deepening rural credit.
It is located in a sprawling independent campus, facilitating academic pursuits in an ideal, serene and verdant atmosphere. Participants are provided with single room air conditioned accommodation. The campus has State of the Art class rooms, Library, Computer lab, gymnasium and Multi cuisine catering facility.
The Faculty Members are professional trainers and have domain knowledge in all topics relating to agriculture, rural development, rural psychology and rural financing with vast field experience.
Vision
‘To emerge as Centre of Excellence for Capacity building in the areas of Agriculture and Rural Development and the matters connected thereto’.
Mission
‘Capacity building of the Human Resources of Rural Financial Institutions and other organizations involved in Agriculture and Rural Development by providing relevant need based Quality Training and Development Interventions
Our Expertise
Farm Financing
Institutional interventions in resource application for higher agricultural productivity leading to a resilient agricultural economy
Off-Farm Financing
Sustainable development of rural India through alternative livelihood options.
Institutional Development
Strengthening of rural financial institutions including corporate governance and human resources development.
Banking & Supervision
Strengthening manpower competencies for financially viable banking and statutory compliances.
Micro Finance
Microfinance targets groups, individuals and small businesses lacking access to conventional banking and related services.
Financial Inclusion
Financial Inclusion is the process of ensuring access to appropriate financial products and services needed by vulnerable groups.
Banking and Information Technology
New technology in banking is already transforming the financial sector,
Producer Organisations
Producers Collectives/Organizations is an important intervention for addressing the problems of low productivity
Climate Change
Climate change aims at reducing emissions and enhancing sinks of greenhouse gases and aims at reducing vulnerability
News and Events
- DMD Shri G S Rawat inaugurates International Conference on Decarbonising Agriculture-2023 and visits BIRD, Mangaluru
- Shri. V S Balasubramanian took over as Joint Director, BIRD Mangaluru
- 77th Independence Day was Celebrated on 15 August 2023.
- Shri. V S Balasubramanian took over as Joint Director, BIRD Mangaluru
- “World Environment Day Celebrations” - 05 June 2023
Upcoming Programme
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Workshops cum training programme on KYC, AML & CFT
"On 04-07 Mar 2024 - for Officials of StCBs, DCCBs and RRBs"
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Programme on ESG & Sustainable Finance
"On 11-13 Mar 2024- for All banks, NGOs, FPOs CSR wings, Trusts, Societies & Govt. Depts."
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Programme on Fintech and Financial Inclusion
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"On 13 – 15 Mar 2024 - for All Banks, MFIs, NBFCs & NGO. "
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Customized Trng programme for Senior / Middle level officers and BoD of CCB / StCB
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"On 25-29 Mar 2023 for UP StCB / DCCBs"
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