Micro Finance loan scheme in North East Provoinces

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka in order to raise the standard of living of the people and to raise the lively hood programme in eradicating poverty, the Central Bank has introduced a micro finance loan scheme.

At the inauguration ceremony (Text and Pictures by: I. L. M. Rizan, Addalaichenai Central Correspondent)

Under this programme, Bank of Ceylon, Akkaraipattu branch has implemented many financial programmes in Akkaraipattu, Addalaichenai, Alayadivembu and Thirukkovil DS Division, Women development societies established and loans granted for self employment purpose.

Addalaichenai Rahmaniyabath Arafath Development Society was inaugurated recently, and letters of Registration in respect of the Rahmath Development Society was handed over to the Addalaichenai Division recently at a ceremony held at the Rahmaniyabath Rural Development Society Hall.

A meeting was held recently presided over by S. Jazeema Beevi, the president of the Arafath Development Society Ltd to discuss the granting of micro credit loans.

The Regional Manager of the micro finance loan scheme, North East Provinces M. Dayaparan, Manager of the Bank of Ceylon, Akkaraipattu branch M.I.M. Haniffa, Manager of the Bank of Ceylon, Addalaichenai branch I.M. Munawar, Field Officer S. Sritharan, Vice Chairman of the Addalaichenai Pradeshiya Sabha, A.L. Amanullah, the Grama Niladhari A.W. Ramees, Samoordhi Development Officer M.I. Manaff also participated at this meeting.