Interview with Chinnapillai

Chinnapillai is receiving Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards, for social services. She is from a small village near Madurai, Tamil Nadu. She started a very successful banking system in the villages in Tamilnadu and is a champion trying to reduce poverty and debt grievances by empowering women. The Kalanjiam, microcredit movement received a huge boost from her dedication and contributions, reaching out to many women living under poverty. RaySel spoke to Chinnapillai.