Impact of Group-Based Microfinance on Rural Household Income: Evidence from an Indian State

Debadutta Kumar Panda, Hrudananda Atibuddi, Panda, Debadutta Kumar, Atibuddi, Hrudananda · 2010 · Journal of rural cooperation

Summary. Group-based microfinance programs in rural Orissa, India significantly increase household income for participating families. The study compared microfinance participants with non-participants across agricultural and micro-enterprise sectors using statistical analysis and income inequality measures. Results demonstrate that microfinance interventions deliver measurable positive income effects for rural households engaged in both farming and small business activities.

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Panda, D. K., Atibuddi, H., Kumar, P. D., & Hrudananda, A.. (2010). Impact of Group-Based Microfinance on Rural Household Income: Evidence from an Indian State. Journal of rural cooperation. https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.163894

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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.163894
Countries: India
Regions: Asia
Categories: funding, entrepreneurship
Added: 2026-04-28