Samutkarsh
- Geography: Bihar;Uttar Pradesh
- Cause: Energy
- Partner since: Oct 01, 2014
- Type of Partnership (?): Comprehensive
About Samutkarsh
The Samutkarsh Welfare Service (SWS) is a non-profit organization that works with underprivileged communities in north and central India. SWS creates awareness about clean energy, provides access to affordable solar lanterns, and runs low cost and free medical facilities. It also promotes financial awareness, and provides vocational training and market linkages for entrepreneurs. SWS is founded and supported by Utkarsh Micro Finance Pvt. Ltd., which provides savings, insurance, and credit services to these communities. SWS is managed by industry experts in rural governance and finance. Milaap’s partnership with SWS will be in the area of solar energy, specifically, solar lanterns for people of Uttar Pradesh.
Total amount disbursed
Rs.2,500,000
Loans given
1445
Repayment rate
100 %
