MICRO-CREDIT FACILITY

A micro-credit scheme was launched for small businesses in the format of a reputed non-profit organization by the name of Akhuwat. Staff members were sent for training on the disbursement of small loans and evaluation of the credibility of people eligible for loans. 2914 cases have been completed till June 2020 in which Rs, 45,410,000 was dispersed. Consequently, men and women of two Union Councils of Choti Zereen and Kot Chutta have set up small businesses like home retail stores, livestock enhancement, barber stalls, hand embroidery sale, sale of fruit on carts, catering services, sale of cooked food from home, etc. and loan recovery is 99.5%.