Under the Paavala Vaddi scheme, self-help groups charge as interest for every 100 rupees, while moneylenders charge as interest.

10 paisa

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3 rupees

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25 paisa

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5 rupees

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B 3 rupees
C 25 paisa
The government of Andhra Pradesh has formulated a scheme named Paavala Vaddi for low income earners. Under this scheme, self-help groups charge 25 paisa as interest for every 100 rupees, while moneylenders charge 3 rupees as interest for every 100 rupees.

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