The data presented covers information relating to savings of Self Help Groups (SHGs) with banks as on 31 March 2010, loans disbursed by banks to SHGs during the year 2009-10, loans outstanding of the banking system against the SHGs and the details of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) and recovery percentage in respect of bank loans provided to SHGs as on 31 March 2010. The data have been compiled region-wise, Statewise and agency-wise. The booklet also provides details relating to SHGs coming under Swarnjayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojna (SGSY) and exclusive women groups. In addition, the information relating to bulk lending provided by Banks and Financial Institutions to Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) for on lending to groups and individuals have also been provided. Based on these data and information, an assessment of progress on varied dimensions of the microfinance sector is done. URL:[http://www.nabard.org/pdf/Status%20of%20Micro%20Finance%202009-10%20Eng.pdf].
