Indian Economy·Policy Reforms

Microfinance and SHGs — Policy Reforms

Updated 5 Mar 2026
EntryYearDescriptionImpact
NABARD Act Amendment2018Enhanced NABARD's mandate to include digital financial services and fintech integration, allowing it to support technology-driven financial inclusion initiatives and provide refinance for digital lending platforms.Enabled NABARD to adapt to the digital transformation of rural finance and support innovative microfinance delivery models, facilitating the integration of SHGs with digital payment systems and online platforms.