Self-Help Groups

UP Boosts Women’s Empowerment with New SHG Loan Schemes

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Over 1.5 lakh women in Uttar Pradesh will benefit from new loan schemes under Self-Help Groups (SHGs), aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and financial independence. The state government has allocated ₹2,000 crore to provide low-interest, collateral-free loans up to ₹5 lakh, targeting rural and semi-urban women to start or expand businesses, enhancing their economic and social … Read more

Bihar’s New Subsidy Scheme Empowers Women Entrepreneurs

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“Bihar’s government has launched a transformative subsidy scheme under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyami Yojana, offering up to ₹10 lakh to women entrepreneurs to establish businesses. Aimed at fostering economic independence, the initiative has disbursed ₹610.74 crore so far, supporting thousands of women. The scheme also provides low-interest loans to self-help groups, boosting women-led enterprises across … Read more