NABARD named Shri Shaji KV as Chairman

• K V Shaji has been named Chairman of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). 

• He formerly served as NABARD’s Deputy Managing Director (DMD) till May 21, 2020. 

• He is an agricultural graduate with a PGDM in Public Policy from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Ahmedabad.

• He spent 26 years in various roles at Canara Bank. 

• In Canara Bank’s corporate office, he was in charge of strategy, planning, and business development. He also played a role in the merger of Syndicate Bank and Canara Bank.