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Returnable grants: Reimagining credit for a better normal

Returnable Grants are designed to fill a specific gap in India’s credit ecosystem for small businesses: dealing with short term emergency situations or external shocks.

The REVIVE Alliance – Creating A Sustainable Future For India’s Informal Sector

India’s informal sector makes up a significant portion of the country’s workforce ~43% and provides employment opportunities for millions, especially those from the marginalized communities. However, despite its huge contribution to the economy, the informal sector operates without formal recognition. Currently only ~16% of all MSMEs have access to formal credit, creating a huge […]

Samhita-CGF’s REVIVE Alliance Among 34 Initiatives Worldwide to Receive Support from Google.org Impact Challenge

The Google.org funding will strengthen the efforts Samhita-CGF launched in October 2020 via the REVIVE Alliance, one of the largest private…

Using Blended Finance to sustain informal workers during Covid-19

REVIVE is providing zero cost Returnable Grants and skill training to help India’s workers bounce back from the most severe economic crisis of the 21st century.

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