Women Account for 60 pc of Loans Under Mudra Scheme

Apr 13 (BNP): The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), the government’s flagship scheme for micro and small enterprises, continues to show strong participation from women borrowers, who now hold around 60% of total loan accounts under the programme.

The scheme, aimed at providing collateral-free credit to small entrepreneurs, has played a key role in supporting self-employment and grassroots businesses across India.

Officials say the high share of women beneficiaries highlights the growing role of women in entrepreneurship, particularly in small-scale trade, services, and home-based businesses.

The initiative has helped expand financial inclusion by enabling easier access to credit for first-time borrowers and small business owners.