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We have seen a perceptible change in the socio economic situation wherever Microfinance and Microenterprise or Livelihood promotions were in place in the rural sector. The impact of Microfinance and its eventual shift to Livelihoods has brought out good improvement in the lives of the poor. I strongly believe these two areas when implemented consciously by the promoters will certainly help to address many of the MDGs in the long run.

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Its very interesting to note the existence of micro markets or small size markets wherever a group or a community exists. In the normal situation, all the people who are living in a community need to have a market place to procure their daily requirements, even in an urban community or colonies we find few shops of different categories to cater to the needs of the consumers .

The concept of micro markets is existing for more 100 years in India. Yes am referring to the concept of weekly markets… Continue

MICROFINANCE TO MICRO ENTERPRISE - A growth Oriented Approach

Microfinance is something true to its meaning , became a mantra all over the world. Thanks to the people who have believed in this phenomenon and paved a way for many to look at it with passion. Why do we need Microfinance? I think with this simple microfinance we may try address some the basic issues of Food , shelter and clothing of those who are deprived over the years. Yes the demand is there, and supply is still to catch… Continue