- On May 17, 2026, the Delhi government announced collateral-free loans of up to ₹10 crore for women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and women-led startups.
- The Delhi government will act as the guarantor for these loans, and this initiative was announced at the 'Mega Self-Help Group (SHG) Mela-2026,' held in North-West Delhi.
- Self-Help Groups are small, informal groups that pool their savings and obtain loans for income-generating activities.
- In India, SHGs are typically associated with women's livelihoods, micro-enterprises, and the distribution of loans in both rural and urban areas through banks and government programs.
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