​The Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD) Lucknow, promoted by NABARD, offers training programs focused on financial inclusion. These programs are designed for middle/senior officers from various institutions involved in agriculture, rural development, and financial inclusion. The programs aim to enhance participants' understanding of inclusive growth, financial products and services for rural areas, and the role of institutions like NABARD. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• Focus:

  The programs emphasize financial inclusion, particularly in the context of rural development and agriculture. 

• Target Audience:

  They are designed for professionals working in government, banks, MFIs, and other organizations involved in rural development and financial inclusion. 

• Key Topics:

  The curriculum typically includes concepts of inclusive growth, the role of financial institutions, the Indian banking structure, NABARD's role, priority sector lending, and financial products for rural areas. 

• BIRD's Role:

  BIRD, as a premier training institute, plays a crucial role in developing the human resources of institutions involved in rural development and financial inclusion.