Maharashtra's JMDFC disburses Rs 51 crore in interest-free loans to community members
What happened
The Jain Minority Development Finance Corporation (JMDFC) disbursed Rs 51 crore in interest-free loans to 511 individuals from the Jain community during a recent drive. These loans were provided under three schemes: Seth Walchand Hirachand Self-Employment Interest-Subvention Scheme, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Higher Education Loan Scheme, and Women’s SHG Loan Scheme. JMDFC also opened its Mumbai head office in Fort on May 28.
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Why it matters
The action represents the direct execution of state welfare schemes by the Government of Maharashtra. The corporation provides financial assistance, including an interest subvention scheme where it pays up to 12% of the interest to lending banks. The state government also announced plans for entrepreneurship support and cultural preservation.
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Who's involved
- Government of MaharashtraThe state government responsible for implementing welfare schemes and committing to community upliftment.
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The entities involved
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Mumbai
capital city in Maharashtra, India
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Maharashtra
state in the western and central peninsular region of India
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