Self-Help Groups (SHGs
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Role of Artificial Intelligence in Strengthening Self-Help Groups (SHGs) andMicrofinance Institutions in Rural India: A Systematic Review of Literature
Abstract: India's Self-Help Group (SHG) ecosystem is the largest microfinance model in the world, covering over 17.75 crore households as of March 2024 and representing 83.52% women-only groups. Despite this remarkable scale, SHGs and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in rural India continue to grapple with chronic inefficiencies: poor recordkeeping, high loan default rates, geographic exclusion, language barriers, and the persistent gap between savings-linked and credit-linked groups. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Leadership and Strategic Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Evaluating MF Contribution to India's Economic Growth Sector wide
Abstract: The role of microfinance in lending to the poor has been crucial in establishing an inclusive economy through the development of banking services while supporting economic development by creating entrepreneurs with an emphasis on supporting women. The objective of this research paper is to explore the relationship between microfinance loans and GDP for periods between 2016 and 2025 to aid in the development of financially sustainable microfinance systems. Using an …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Entrepreneurship Planning, Development and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2026 Read article