Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, the Odisha Government has decided to enhance interest-free loan for women self-help groups (WSHGs) of Mission Shakti up to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 3 lakh.
It has been announced by Mission Shakti Minister Basanti Hembram in the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.
The decision will go a long way for the further financial inclusion and economic empowerment of women in Odisha.
With continuous financial support, skill development training and market linkage, the State Government has transformed lives of more than 70 lakh women through Mission Shakti.