Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN)
Financial Inclusion Agenda – Raipur 28th April 2016
Coverage Report
Submitted By: Perfect Relations
Executive Summary
The event was attended by 25 media persons representing 22 media houses. We
witnessed presence of both Print and electronic media at the event including
Haribhoomi (the second largest circulated publication in Chhattisgarh) , The
Hitavada and Central Chronicle (the largest circulated English dailies in
Chhattisgarh) and ETV (One of the most popular local TV channels) among others.
As of now, we have received 11 coverage as a result of the event including the
one in Haribhoomi and we are expecting more in next few days. According to the
coverage that we have received till now we have managed to reach out to over 32
lakh readers basis publications’ combined readership numbers.
Agenda
State Level Media Interface
Micro Finance – Fostering the Financial Inclusion Agenda
Date: 28th April, 2016 | Venue: Hotel Mayura, GE Road, Raipur
Time Flow of the Interaction
11:30am-11:35am Setting the Context Ms Achla Savyasaachi, Head State Initiatives, MFIN
11:35am-11:45am Opening Remarks Ms Achla Savyasaachi, Head State Initiatives, MFIN
Thematic Session
11:45am-12:45pm
Microfinance – Changing Landscapes Moderator: Achla Savyasaachi, Head State Initiatives, MFIN Panellists:
Mr. Prakash Kumar- GM, SIDBI
Mr. Dibyajyoti Pattnaik, MD & CEO, Annapurna Microfinance Pvt. Ltd
Mr. Vivek Tiwari – CEO, Satin Credit Care Network Ltd
Mr. Ritesh Chatterjee – Chief Process Officer, SKS Microfinance Ltd
12:45pm-1:30pm
Open discussion with Panellists Steering the discussion– Ms Achla Savyasaachi, Head State Initiatives, MFIN
1:30pm-1:40pm Summing Up & Vote of Thanks Mrinal Pant, Regional Manager, Central and Northern region, MFIN
LUNCH
Media present at the event
Sr. No. Publication Journalist/Photographer Designations
1 The Hitavada Kiriti Joshi
Reporter cum Marketing
Executive
2 Central Chronicle Shrikanth Photographer
3 Central Chronicle Sanjeev Pillai
Reporter cum Marketing
Executive
4 Hari Bhoomi Aman Sharma Reporter
5 Hari Bhoomi Raman Photographer
6 Hari Bhoomi Satyam Jain City Reporter
7 Dabang Dunia Pankaj Dubey Business Reporter
8 Prakhar Samachar Manoj Nayak
Reporter cum Marketing
Executive
9 Deshbandhu Vinod City Reporter
10 Swadesh Prahlad
Reporter cum Marketing
Executive
11 Swadesh Kasash Reporter
12 Amrit Sandesh Jagdish Vadere Business Reporter
13 Chhattisgarh Express Shweta Sharma City Reporter
14 Tarun Chhhattisgarh Prakash Sharma Editor
15 Rashtriya Hindi Mail Arun Bahor Reporter
16 Agradoot Vijay Mishra
Reporter cum Marketing
Executive
17 Aman Path Ranjana City Reporter
18 Hindsat Shamim
Reporter cum Marketing
Executive
19 Vishwa Parivar B Yadav
Reporter cum Marketing
Executive
20 Vishwa Parivar Zulfikar Reporter
21 Abhi Tak News
Amit Bagh Reporter 22 CCN TV
23 BTV
24 Abhi Tak News Jogmohan Camera Man
25 Raftaar TV Azad Reporter
26 ETV Jitin Camera Man
27 ETV Rizwan
Reporter cum Marketing
Executive
Media Coverage Index
S.No. Publication Name Media
1. Haribhoomi Print
2. Amrit Sandesh Print
3. Rashtriya Mail Print
4. The Hitavada Print
5. Dainandini Print
6. Agradoot Print
7. Amanpath Print
8. Central Chronicle Print
9. Deshbandhu Print
10. Ispat Times Print
11. Prakhar Samachar Print
PRINT COVERAGE
Publication Haribhoomi
Edition Raipur
Date 29th April, 2016
Page No. 16
Publication Amrit Sandesh
Edition Raipur
Date 29th April, 2016
Page No. 12
Publication Rashtriya Hindi Mail
Edition Raipur
Date 29th April, 2016
Page No. 10
Publication The Hitavada
Edition Raipur
Date 29th April, 2016
Page No. 6
Publication Dainandini
Edition Raipur
Date 29th April, 2016
Page No. 7
Publication Agradoot
Edition Raipur
Date 29th April, 2016
Page No. 2
Publication Amanpath
Edition Raipur
Date 29th April, 2016
Page No. 14
Publication Central Chronicle
Edition Raipur
Date 30th April, 2016
Publication Deshbandhu
Edition Raipur
Date 30th April, 2016
Page No. 15
Publication Ispat Times
Edition Raipur
Date 29th April, 2016
Page No. 5
Publication Prakhar Samachar
Edition Raipur
Date 29th April, 2016
Page No. 9
PRESS RELEASE
MFIN organised a Panel Discussion on the theme
Micro Finance – Fostering the Financial Inclusion Agenda
~Aimed at creating a broader understanding on the issues of financial inclusion and the related
narratives of microfinance~
Raipur, April 28, 2016: Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN), the premier industry association and
Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) for the microfinance industry in India organized a panel discussion on
the theme ‘Micro Finance – Fostering the Financial Inclusion Agenda’.
The session, which was aimed at creating awareness about micro finance among the general public, was
attended by Mr. Prakash – GM, SIDBI, Mr. Rakesh Dubey– CEO, SV Creditline Pvt Ltd, Mr. Dibyajyoti
Pattnaik MD & CEO, Annapurna Microfinance Pvt. Ltd, Mr. Vivek Tiwari – CEO, Satin Credit Care Network
Ltd and Mr. Ritesh Chatterjee – Chief Process Officer, SKS Microfinance Ltd. The panel discussion was
moderated by Ms Achla Savyasaachi, Head- State Initiatives, MFIN.
The discussion was focused towards sharing the policy and regulatory changes for making micro finance
institutions a responsible partner with banks in achieving financial inclusion in the country. The panel
also discussed the nuances of microfinance methodology and its client centric processes that have
enabled NBFC-MFIs to serve millions of households at the bottom of the socio economic pyramid.
Non-banking Financial Company – Microfinance Institutions (NBFC- MFIs) help provide financial services
to low income households without taking any deposits in a responsible and transparent manner. The
aim of NBFC-MFIs is to build sustainable livelihoods. They are the RBI recognized and regulated bodies
which provide last mile financial services to the underserved and unbanked population of the country
and promotes the Government’s financial Inclusion agenda.
Recently, MFIN has also launched a national helpline number – 18002700317 for microfinance
institutions (MFIs) customers across India. The helpline, available in different vernacular languages, is
operational and available to RBI regulated NBFC-MFIS who are members of MFIN from 9:30 am to 5:30
pm five days a week. The MFIN Helpline is a big step forward in MFIN’s commitment towards promoting
greater transparency and accountability in the industry.
About Microfinance Institutions Network
Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN) is the premier industry association and Self-Regulatory
Organisation (SRO) for the microfinance industry in India and its current membership consists of 47
leading NBFC (Non-banking Financial Company) Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in the country. The
aggregate business of MFIN members constitutes over 85 per cent of the Indian microfinance industry
(excluding SHGs). MFIN seeks to work closely with regulators and other key stakeholders to achieve
larger financial inclusions goals through microfinance.
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