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flag India expands rural women’s credit access via new digital tools and ₹8,000 crore fund under its empowerment program.

flag India has expanded its rural women’s empowerment program, with over 10 crore women now part of self-help groups under the DAY-NRLM, according to Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. flag At a Hyderabad meeting, he announced new financial tools including an Individual Enterprise Loan System, the JanSamarth Portal, and a UPI Credit Line to boost access to credit. flag A digital module was introduced to improve women’s banking and digital skills. flag The government also pledged to achieve self-reliance in foodgrains, fruits, vegetables, and milk, aiming to support global food security. flag An ₹8,000 crore fund was allocated for individual loans to help SHG women launch personal businesses, with a unified digital platform to streamline applications.

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