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Curriculum
- 11 Sections
- 45 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Fundamentals of Micro Finance8
- Evolution of Microfinance in India with a Brief History10
- History of SIDBI and NABARD in India4
- RBI as the Regulatory Authority for Microfinance in India2
- Hierarchy of Field Staff in Microfinance Industry11
- Understanding Key Terms in Microfinance: Member, Group, Centre, Group Leader, Centre Leader7
- What is a Joint Liability Group (JLG)?2
- How Does a Joint Liability Group (JLG) Operate?2
- Advantages of a Joint Liability Group (JLG)2
- Disadvantages of a Joint Liability Group (JLG)2
- Village Survey8
Early Initiatives
The roots of microfinance in India can be traced back to the early 1970s when individual efforts and small organizations started experimenting with providing tiny loans to the poor. These early initiatives were informal and primarily community-based.