Introduction Microfinance is a method of lending very small sums to individuals to start or expand a small business. These borrowers tend to be low-income individuals. Features of Microfinance in India The principal amount borrowed is less than Rs 1 lakh Interest rates are lower than normal banks Does not …
Read More »The Women’s Reservation Bill and Problems
The passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha almost three decades after it was first tabled in Parliament is a welcome move that can finally shatter a political glass ceiling. Bill The Women’s Reservation Bill (WRB) was passed by the Lok Sabha with a two-thirds majority. The …
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