Valar Aditi successfully conducted a two-day strategic workshop on April 4th and 5th, 2025, with the participation of 55 staff members across all cadres. The workshop focused on understanding current operational challenges, identifying organisational strengths, learning from successful loan products of other MFIs, and exploring opportunities to develop new, sustainable loan offerings.

The sessions began with a motivating address by Bro. I. Sebastian, Managing Director, who reflected on Valar Aditi’s resilience during demonetisation and the COVID-19 crisis. He reassured the team that present challenges are industry-wide and cyclical, emphasising the importance of leveraging our strong base of long-standing customers. He encouraged the team to take ownership of the organisation’s revival by designing loan products that meet the evolving needs of loyal clients.

The workshop featured insightful presentations, group discussions, and SWOT analyses led by staff and department heads. Key outcomes included renewed staff confidence, enhancements to the existing JLG loan product, and the conceptualisation of new loan initiatives such as personal loans, business loans, loans against property, and asset creation loans. The workshop concluded with a shared commitment to collective action, innovation, and customer-centric growth, marking an important step forward in Valar Aditi’s journey.