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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, …