ZENITH International Journal of Business Economics & Management Research
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 6

Status of microfinance in India-A review

  • Author:
  • Poonam
  • Total Page Count: 7
  • Page Number: 8 to 14

Assistant Professor in Commerce, PG, Department of Commerce and Management, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Ropar, (Punjab), India

Online published on 20 February, 2017.

Abstract

One of the best difficulties before the Indian sub-landmass which suits more than 33% of the populace is neediness. India, one of the BRIC countries with more than 1.2 billion populace is seen by numerous created nations as a rising economy. India's monetary development has neglected to make a huge change in its poverty figures with 400 million more than the aggregate in the poorest African Nations-still stuck in poverty. Administration of India with its worry began different neediness lightening programs however they have neglected to convey the destinations to the level which is sought. The paper depicts three unmistakable parts of microfinance, first development of microfinance in India and some different nations; also it talks about the pretended by NABARD and other National Banks in development of SHGs and Grameen Bank. Third, it manages the part of government in surrounding enactment for assurance of right of smaller scale borrowers. The concentrate additionally manages the requirement for an administrative body to control, create and direct the various MFIs and NGOs who work in the field of microcredit. The paper examines the elements and hypothetical position connected with advancement of microfinance and its part in worldwide situation.

Keywords

Grameen Banks, India, Microfinance, NABARD, Poverty, SHGs