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The Borrower the System Forgot to Design For

Somewhere in rural India right now, a woman is being turned down for a loan of about ₹1.5 lakh. She has never missed a repayment. Her business has a track record that could be easily verified—if anyone asked to see it. She will likely walk away from that bank without …

The Non-Farm Imperative: Rural Women Entrepreneurs and the 2030 Jobs Mission

India is witnessing a gradual yet critical shift in its rural employment landscape. For generations, agriculture has shaped not just livelihoods, but the very identity of rural communities. Today, that identity is expanding. Across villages, people are looking beyond farming, aspiring for enterprises and occupations that can provide stability, dignity, …

Empowering Rural Women: A Catalyst for Global Change

‘When you empower women, you empower a nation’ As we approach the International Day of Rural Women on October 15, it is crucial to recognise the remarkable contributions of rural women to the socio-economic fabric of our world. These women are at the forefront of food production, natural resource management …