In addition to what is pointed out , one cannot but make a comparison between the huge list of formalities and red tape in case of banks as they have to comply to RBI Vs funds available at the drop of a hat from the money lender esp for non productive purpose and the long term fallout thereof, coupled with NPAs of loans taken by farmers and yes of course two more aspects the trust built by the nest door money lender Vs the illiterate farmers even if at very high interest rate as well as the penetration of banks albeit the rural banks have made some inroads into the rural areas . Still a lot needs to be achieved.
To my mind microfinance, if it is able to win the trust then the illiteracy factor can be compensated in the long term by the new gen literate.
To my mind microfinance, if it is able to win the trust then the illiteracy factor can be compensated in the long term by the new gen literate.