Microfinance for livelihood improvement
Microfinance can be profitable and viable if used as a capital to promote micro enterprise. Samudram fishermen federation in Orissa used micro finance as an investment tool to achieve biodiversity conservation, income generation and women’s empowerment.
http://www.agriculturesnetwork.org/magazines/india/2-finance-for-farming/microfinance-for-livelihood-improvement/at_download/article_pdf