SA-DHAN- FICCI conference to focus on responsible microfinance and financial inclusion

Microfinance Focus, Jan 05, 2010: SA-DHAN, a network of microfinance institutions in India, in collaboration with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is organizing national level microfinance conference on 17th & 18th March, 2010 in New Delhi. The theme of this year is “FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND RESPONSIBLE MICROFINANCE”.

Financial Inclusion has been one of the highest priority areas for the Government in the recent times. Plans, policies and programs were undertaken to drive the agenda of financial inclusion and integrate every common citizen of India in the fold of formal financial system of the country. Dr Rangarajan committee report submitted to the Indian government call for access to financial services, including credit, to be raised to 50 percent by 2012 and 100 percent by 2015, said the report.

The conference will seek to provide a common platform for the stakeholders to think collectively on various contemporary issues, share experiences and innovations, develop collaborations and synergies that need to be nurtured for growth and development of the microfinance sector.

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