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Indian Bank provides financial support of Rs. 509.91 crore to 9,961 SHGs in Odisha

Indian Bank provides financial support of Rs. 509.91 crore to 9,961 SHGs in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Apr 21 (UNI) A total of 9,961 Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Odisha has received sanction letters from Indian Bank, for financial support, amounting to Rs. 509.91 crore.
This initiative provides timely and transformative financial support to grassroots women entrepreneurs.
Indian Bank hosted a Mega SHG Credit Outreach Programme in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, extending critical financial support to SHGs across the state.

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