PM SVANidhi Scheme — Financial Inclusion and Women’s Empowerment
10 September 2026
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Mehnat Aapki, Guidance Humari
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PM SVANidhi Scheme — Financial Inclusion and Women’s Empowerment
Context
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his recent Mann Ki Baat address, highlighted the growing role of women under the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme. Around 46% of the beneficiaries are women, showing how access to small formal loans is supporting women-led livelihoods and financial inclusion.
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Explore PM SVANidhi scheme's impact on women's empowerment and financial inclusion for street vendors, with 46% women beneficiaries and progressive loan structures.
Keywords
PM SVANidhistreet vendorswomen empowermentfinancial inclusionmicro-crediturban livelihoodsdigital paymentsinformal sectorcollateral-free loansSIDBI