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22.21. THE NATIONAL ADAPTATION FUND FOR CLIMATE CHANGE (NAFCC)

The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) is a Central Sector Scheme set up in 2015-

16. The aim of NAFCC is to support concrete adaptation activities which mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. The activities under this scheme are implemented in a project mode. The projects related to adaptation in sectors such as agriculture, animal husbandry, water, forestry, tourism etc. are eligible for funding under NAFCC. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is the National Implementing Entity (NIE).