Maanaveeya Development & Finance Private Limited (Maanaveeya) is an Indian subsidiary of Oikocredit, a 40 year old Global Development Financing Institution that responds to the needs of businesses that create jobs and income for disadvantaged people. Maanaveeya operates throughout India. Maanaveeya provides loans that stimulate sustainable development. The project should benefit the poor and disadvantaged people by creation of employment. The international development cooperative Oikocredit has 40 years of experience in making credit accessible to the economically poor through investments of individuals, churches, and other institutions.