February 14, 2020
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Financial inclusion eludes workers in informal economy

Unable to access loans in financial institutions for livelihood, rural workers borrow money from informal credit sources; it leads to a never-ending cycle of debts

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April 19, 2019
Mula is the principal wage-earner of the family. Her husband Mangu Lal is infirm (Photo by Puja Awasthi)
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How poor breadwinners hit digital hurdle

Online procedures to avail of government welfare entitlements are big hurdles to unlettered villagers that sometimes lead to delays and loss, often adding to the distress of the rural poor

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June 6, 2018
Farm widows in Atmakur of Warangal district have got their lives back on track due to financial inclusion programs. (Photo by Prajwal Suvarna)
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Does targeted finance help farm widows break free of chronic debt?

While targeted assistance has brought financial inclusion to farm widows in parts of Telangana, only concrete interventions can eradicate chronic indebtedness and ensure sustainable livelihoods

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