Welcome To The National Institute for Rural Banking
NIRB is an accredited member of the Centre for Professional Excellence (C-PEC) established by Bankers’ Institute of Rural Banking (Set up by NABARD).
Introduction
Over the past three decades, National Institute for Rural Banking (NIRB) Bangalore has emerged as one of the leading training and management development institutions in the country for the Rural Credit and Banking Sector, offering a variety of training programmes to Rural Financing Institution personnel in general and to the Co-operative Credit and Banking Institutions in particular.
NIRB is an accredited member of the Centre for Professional Excellence (C-PEC) established by Bankers’ Institute of Rural Banking (Set up by NABARD), Lucknow, in technical collaboration with GIZ of Germany.
NIRB is also an accredited institute of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF), Mumbai to conduct (i) ‘100 hours’ Certification programmes for the Debt Recovery Agents (ii) Certificate Programmes for Business Correspondents and Business Facilitators (iii) Advanced Diploma in Cooperative Banking (iv) Coaching programmes for banking personnel appearing for JAIIB and CAIIB examinations. NIRB had some collaborative training and study visit arrangements with few institutions in other countries.
Business Banking
The Genesis
NIRB originated in the National Centre for Management Development in Agriculture and Rural Development Banking (NCMDARDB), which was promoted by the National Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Banks’ Federation (NCARDBF) in 1990 and registered as a Public Trust. Two visionaries in the field of cooperative movement, Late Dr. B.S. Vishwanathan and Shri P.V Prabhu, the then NCARDBF Chairman and Executive Director, respectively, recognised the national importance of this venture, and undertook this initiative. Though an initial contribution was made by NCARDBF and some of the member banks of the Federation, major funding support for the initial six years came from the Rabobank Foundation of Rabobank. Rabobank, the Netherlands, a leading Cooperative Bank founded on Raiffeisen principles and ideals. Since 1996-97, NIRB has been functioning on a self-supporting basis, without any external funding support.
Consultancy Services
offers a host of services to Rural Financial Institutions.
Finances and Course Fees
operates as a self-financing institution aligned with charitable objectives.
International Study Visits
organised numerous reciprocal international study visits.
Seamless Finances
Our Academics
Leadership and Faculty Team
NIRB blends academic knowledge with real-world experience of practicing bankers.
Programme Advisory Committee
It plays a pivotal role in reviewing and determining training programs, course contents, durations, and target groups.
Educational Activities
We provide educational and coaching programs tailored for employees of cooperative banks.
Programmes Offered
NIRB conducts on-campus and off-campus training programs, covering a wide range of banking activities.
Training Methodology
Utilizing modern learning techniques like case studies, field visits, simulations, and group discussions.
International Study Visits
NIRB has organised numerous reciprocal international study visits in partnership with the National Union of Cooperative Banks in Poland.
About Us
Get To Know More About NIRB
NIRB’s ethos revolves around the principles of “Continuity and Change.” The institute is committed to adapting to changing needs and aspirations while embracing ongoing developments in various sectors. The focus remains on delivering tailored programs that address evolving challenges in the rural landscape, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
Students Get Trained.
Co-operative Banks supported.
Hours of Training Done
FAQ
Who can benefit from your consultancy services?
Our consultancy services are primarily designed for Rural Financial Institutions, especially Cooperative Banks, including PACS, DCCBs, and SCBs. We also work with other institutions involved in rural credit, financial inclusion, and banking sector reforms.
Are your training programmes certified?
Yes, participants who complete our training programmes receive a certificate of completion. In some cases, the programmes may be aligned with regulatory or institutional certification requirements.
What types of training programmes do you offer?
We offer a wide range of training programmes, including regulatory compliance, core banking systems, credit management, financial literacy, customer service, risk management, and digital banking. Custom programmes can also be developed based on specific institutional needs.
How can we enroll in your training programmes?
You can enroll by contacting us through our website, email, or phone. Once we understand your needs, we will recommend suitable programmes and provide registration details.
How experienced is your team?
Our team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience in banking, rural finance, regulatory compliance, technology, and training. We bring both technical knowledge and practical insights to every engagement.
To achieve excellence in Rural Banking through training and development of human resources.
Academics
NIRB
No.67, II Floor, RICM Campus, Padmanabhanagar, Banashankari 2nd Stage, Bengaluru 560070, Karnataka, India.