#583 How Mann Deshi Is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs In Rural India
In this episode of The Core Report Special Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj interviews Chetna Sinha, founder of Mann Deshi Foundation and Mann Deshi Bank, about the unique challenges women entrepreneurs face in rural India when accessing business loans and capital. Learn how Mann Deshi is empowering thousands of rural women by overcoming barriers like lack of collateral, no credit history, and lengthy loan approval processes.Discover the innovative ways technology and financial inclusion are enabling women-owned microenterprises in sectors such as tailoring, catering, and grocery retail to thrive and grow. Chetna shares insights on digital KYC, credit rating tools, and working capital support that are transforming lives and boosting rural economies.If you’re passionate about women entrepreneurship, microfinance, rural business development, and financial empowerment, this podcast episode is a must-watch.Timestamps:
(00:00) Women Entreprenuers getting loans
(01:45) Lack of Assets
(02:14) Credit Score
(02:50) Other documents + Statistics
(04:21) Average customer of Mann Deshi Bank
(05:20) Typical business categories of Women Entrepreneurs
(07:25) What blockchain enables for Women Entrepreneurs
(08:22) KYC
(09:50) Mann Deshi’s Credit Rating Tool
(11:54) Ease of getting loans
(13:13) Tokenisation of Assets with Blockchain
(15:20) The role of software companies
(17:03) The state of the rural economy
(17:56) Mann Deshi’s achievements
(18:30) Microcredit is outdated
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