Nagarlok - Quarterly Journal of Urban Affairs - A UGC-CARE Listed Journal
Published in Association with Indian Institute of Public Administration
Current Volume: 57 (2025 )
ISSN: 0027-7584
Periodicity: Quarterly
Month(s) of Publication: March, June, September & December
Subject: Social Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/NL
Urban Poverty Alleviation through Better Microfinancing and Urban Livelihood Strategies
By : Mallika Kumar
Page No: 183-195
Abstract
The paper focuses on urban poverty as a multisided problem. The marginalised section of the population often struggles regarding accessibility to financial services. Microfinancing has the potential for poverty alleviation and empowering urban population. The paper examines microfinance initiatives by the government and explores the significance of community-based organisations as a tool for financial inclusion. The paper identifies the issues and concludes with recommendations and suggestions for developing resilient urban livelihood strategies.
Author:
Mallika Kumar: Associate Prof., Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi Vice Chairperson, ICA-AP Committee for Cooperatives in Educational Institutions.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/NL.2024.56.02.4