Bhubaneswar: Noble Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus on Saturday praised the efforts of the Odisha government for successful implementation of anti-poverty programme in the state.
“The manner in which is the state government is making efforts to eradicate poverty is indeed praiseworthy,” he told media persons after his meeting with chief minister Naveen Patnaik at Naveen Niwas here.
He further said the state government has been doing a commendable job for the socio-economic upliftment of women in rural areas, especially the women self-help groups (SHGs).
He said his meeting with the chief minister was cordial.
“We had a discussion on poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment. We will seek the help of Prof Yunus for the development of women SHGs and the tribals. We are planning to set up rural banks in the state in line with the pattern Prof Yunus has set up in Bangladesh,” the chief minister said.
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