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MP CM to distribute Rs 300 crore loans to SHGs in Jhabua
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will distribute loans worth Rs 300 crore to self-help groups at a programme in Thandla town of Jhabua district on Friday. The event, starting after 1:30 p.m., aims to strengthen SHGs, promote women's economic empowerment and boost rural livelihoods, the state government said.
CM Yadav will also lay the foundation stone for 29 development projects worth Rs 174.64 crore and inaugurate 28 completed projects worth Rs 109.17 crore. Additionally, he will interact with farmers practising natural farming, felicitate meritorious students, and distribute helmets to farmers. An exhibition with stalls from government departments and SHGs will be held at the venue.
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The loan distribution builds on the state's rural livelihood mission, which has been a key vehicle for channelling credit to women's groups across Madhya Pradesh. Jhabua, a tribal-dominated district with historically low banking penetration, has seen steady growth in SHG coverage over the past decade. The real test will be whether these loans translate into sustainable income streams rather than adding to repayment stress. The next data point to watch is the district's SHG repayment rate over the next two quarters.
Source: thehansindia.com
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