Abstract:
This study aims to analyse the impact of microcredit on poverty alleviation based in the
Koralaipattu West, Oddamavadi divisional secretariat area. Sub-objective of this study is
identify the relationship between micro credit and income and compare the beneficiaries
and non-beneficiaries of microcredit and identify the problems which are faced by
microcredit and propose solutions to microcredit problems. Primary data was 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 nonbeneficiaries is higher than beneficiaries. Further, Hence, 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.