People's Bank introduces Vanitha Saviya loan facility for women – The Island
In line with the government’s development drive, People’s Bank introduced the Vanitha Saviya loan scheme in 2020 to empower Sri Lanka’s women entrepreneurs. This loan was designed for women who are engaged in micro or small-scale businesses or for those who start a business. Another main objective of this loan scheme is to lessen the financial burden of the women who were engaged in businesses during COVID-19 pandemic period. For those who are already running successful businesses, the Vanitha Saviya loan scheme from People’s Bank allows them to obtain a facility up to Rs. 500,000 or ...