Summary
Family groups called Self‑Help Groups borrow money from banks.
Trained community helpers teach farming, animal care, and finance.
The government aims to help six million women earn at least one lakh rupees each year.
Key Points
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More than 92 lakh Self‑Help Groups formed across the country.
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Bank helpers called Bank Sakhis have given billions of rupees in loans.
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Over 3.8 crore women learned how to save and use money.
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Thousands of health and child‑care workers support villages.
New Words to Learn
5 wordsSelf‑Help Group
a small group of families that work together to earn money and help each other.
bank loan
money that a bank gives you to use now and pay back later.
financial literacy
understanding how to manage money, save, and use credit.
entrepreneurship
the act of starting and running a new business.
community worker
a person who helps people in the village with health, education, or farming.
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