Sa-Dhan: Self-Regulatory Organization for Microfinance Institutions
- is appointed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
- Primarily aims to promote inclusive impact finance institutions and support low-income households, especially women.
- Created the Code for Responsible Lending (CRL) to improve lending quality and transparency.
- Developed the Credit Assessment Framework for clients (CAF) in 2022.
- Issued the first Governance Manual for the MFI Board of Directors in 2018.
- Contributes to social development goals.
- Addresses gender issues, focusing on women empowerment.
- Supports global and national interest issues like climate change.
- Has about 220 members working in over 600 districts across 33 states and union territories.
