Kuruvamma's saree

Critical Acclaim for the BookRanjani's "Kuruvamma’s Saree" is an unusual endeavour. It is no novel. It is a message to the society and to all who need to know about Kuruvamma and how she fought poverty through micro-finance. S.Gurumurthy, Senior journalist , Chartered Accountant and Corporate ConsultantKuruvamma’s Saree is a moving tale of two women who begin alike but end differently all because one knew how to manage her desires within her resources. By presenting a stark picture of two women, Kuruvamma’s Saree brings out the essential benefits of a discerning use of microfinance. An easy read, but deep in lessons not just for the poor but for everyone who earns a livelihood.Dr.Uma Bhushan, PR Professional and Professor SIMSR Business school Insightful, genuine, realistic- Kuruvamma’s Saree beautifully depicts the financial hardships of the protagonist and how she overcame it through microfinance.Mrs.Meenakshi Rao, Yoga Instructor About the AuthorProf. K. S. Ranjani is a consulting Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant. Besides that she also teaches finance at India’s top management schools such as IIT School of Management, Mumbai; NITIE, Mumbai and IIM, Indore. She is pursuing her PhD from SNDT Women’s University and while doing her research on microfinance, she came in close contact with numerous women who were using microfinance for their financial needs. This book traces the journey of Kuruvamma, a poor woman who is determined to pull herself out of poverty with a little bit of help from a microfinance institution. The book gives a glimpse of the basics of microfinance with Kuruvamma’s attempts to buy a saree for herself becoming the backdrop for the narrative.