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MFIs – Malegam Report ………..(3)

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SRRF

After a bit of interregnum, series on MFI – Malegam Report continues… Today issues relating to Multple-lending, Over-borrowing and Ghost borrowers   Multiple Lending / Over-borrowing General perception for multiple lending / over borrowing – A deluge of loan funds … Continue reading →

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MFIs – Malegam Report ………..(2)

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SRRF

Most of us would be aware that RBI had set-up a committee under the chairmanship of Shri YH Malegam. The Committee has submitted its report. Major contents of the report including the recommendations are being shared with the SRRF Dialogue … Continue reading →

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MFIs – Malegam Report ………..(1)

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SRRF

Most of us would be aware that RBI had set-up a committee under the chairmanship of Shri YH Malegam. The Committee has submitted its report. Starting today, major contents of the report including the recommendations would be shared with the … Continue reading →

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A report on MFI sector conference being held in Delhi

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SRRF

Rangarajan, government admonish MFI model A Business Standard report – November 16, 2010, 1:30 IST The business model of the microfinance sector must change, emphasized C Rangarajan, chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, at a conference on … Continue reading →

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MFIs in the news for wrong reasons…. (3)

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SRRF

Evolution of Microfinance sector in India While a large number of thrift & credit societies existed in the organised sector employees, microfinance sector ‘to serve the poor and out of formal credit sector’ mainly came into being in India in … Continue reading →

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MFIs in the news for wrong reasons………..(2)

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SRRF

We thank both Mr Mathew Cherian and Mr Pradeepta Nayak for their contribution to the debate. This is what ultimately enriches the knowledge, as we get more views and members share their perspectives. Below we continue with the sectoral issues … Continue reading →

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MFIs in the news for wrong reasons …………..series(1)

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SRRF

Lately MFIs (Micro Finance Institutions) have lot been in the news for wrong reasons. Sacking of MD & CEO of SKS Microfinance, one of the largest MFI, Andhra Pradesh Govt. passing an ordinance to capping activities of MFIs in the … Continue reading →

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Charge adults who push minors into crime

Posted on June 1, 2011 by SRRF

Recently Juvenile Justice Board discovered about existence of an organized gang named as ‘’Thak Thak gang’’ which use minors for crime. The gang which operates through children- instruct them how to steal. Thefts of valuable articles like laptops, mobile, from … Continue reading →

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THE DROPOUT RATE AMONG CHILDREN IN THE SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES CATEGORY IS STILL HIGH

Posted on June 1, 2011 by SRRF

A latest statistics revealed by the Ministry of Human Resource Development for the period 2004-05 to 2007-08 reveals that dropout rates for SC & ST children at the primary school level is much higher than the overall dropout rate. Though, … Continue reading →

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Muslim children enrolment in primary schools increase

Posted on June 1, 2011 by SRRF

Enrolment of Muslim children in schools is improving in the country. Data from across 1.3 million recognised schools offering elementary education across 635 districts shows that   13.48% muslim children have enrolled in 2009-10 compared to 10.49% in 2008-09. Among … Continue reading →

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