Abstract:
This study aims to analyse the impact of microcredit on poverty alleviation based on the
Koralaipattu West, Oddamavadi divisional secretariat area. Sub-objective of this study are
identify the relationship between micro credit, income, compare the beneficiaries, nonbeneficiaries of microcredit and identify the problems which are faced by microcredit and propose
solutions to microcredit problems. Primary data were collected by structured questionnaire from
the 150 beneficiaries. This study performed the descriptive analysis and multiple regression
analysis to analyze the data by using MS Excel and SPSS software. This study found that there
is a positive and significant correlation between microcredit and income. As well, the amount of
total non- beneficiaries is higher than the beneficiaries. Further, this study concluded that
microcredit has a low level of positive impact on poverty alleviation. Finally, this study suggested
that interest rates should be maintained at a low level to reduce poverty. Mico credit beneficiaries
should use their loan in useful ways. And also, poverty can be reduced through structural changes
and savings and investments.