PM Narendra Modi interacts with over 100 MUDRA beneficiaries

Over 100 beneficiaries of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship programme Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana from across the country met him on Wednesday at his residence. During the informal interaction, many of the beneficiaries told stories of how their lives had improved through the use of the Mudra loans sanctioned to them.

Kiran Kumari, a beneficiary from Bokaro, Jharkhand, who received a loan of Rs 2 lakh, explained how she started her own toy and gift shop. Earlier, she and her husband earned their livelihood selling toys as hawkers. After receiving the loan, she has been able to establish herself as a successful entrepreneur.

Munirabanu Shabbir Hussain Malek from Surat, received a Mudra loan of Rs 1.77 lakh. She explained how she took LMV driving training and is now earning Rs 25,000 per month by driving an auto rickshaw. Sijesh P from Kannur, Kerala, who worked abroad for 8 years, had to work as a sales manager in a medical unit after returning to India. He enthusiastically explained to the Prime Minister how he was able to set up a unit to produce herbal tooth powder, thanks to a Mudra Loan of Rs 8.55 lakh. He even presented some samples to the Prime Minister. Satish Kumar from Jammu, received a loan of Rs 5 lakh. He was earlier unemployed. He said he  has a business of manufacturing and trading of steel products.

Veena Devi, from Kathua District of Jammu and Kashmir, is now one of the leading manufacturers of Pashmina shawls in her area after receiving a loan of Rs 1 lakh. She also  presented one Pashmina shawl to the Prime Minister during the interaction.

The Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of the entrepreneurs who have made good use of the loans. He said that 11 crore people have so far benefited from the scheme.

LIGHT TALKS

• Beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana met the PM at his residence on Wednesday.
   
• They told thanked the Prime Minister and told him stories of their success and entrepreneurial drive.