Hello and welcome to ExamPundit. Here is an interesting article we found over the internet. A group of beggars in this Bihar town has opened their own bank, which they run and manage to provide financial security in times of crisis.
The beggars call it Mangala Bank.
Dozens of beggars, who have been depending for their survival on alms from hundreds of Hindu devotees at the gate of ‘Maa Manglagauri Mandir’ (temple) in Gaya town for years, have started the bank.
“Bank’s manager, treasurer and secretary along with one agent and other member, who are running and managing it, are all beggars,” Manjhi told IANS in Gaya, about 100 km from here. Manjhi, incidentally, is the manager of the bank.
Beggars like Nathun Budha, Basant Manjhi, Rita Masomat, Dhaula Devi said that they were happy that at least now they have their own bank.
“We saved some money at least now and deposit in the bank,” said Basant.
Rita said they have been depositing money in the bank to meet her future needs.
Nathun added that what was unique about their bank is the fact that it is owned and managed by beggars who decide on the rules and regulations themselves.
The beggars were encouraged to start their own bank by officials of State Society for Ultra Poor and Social Welfare last year.
Its a great thing to see people are inspired and encouraged. May be they are regarded as the Poorest in the society but their dreams are not!
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