From its humble beginning micro-finance has come a long way in helping the poor households in starting and benefiting from micro-enterprises and supporting them in meeting consumption needs that are critical in meeting at least some minimum nutritional needs in difficult times. Arguably, it has contributed even more in empowering poor rural women. Dr. Jeyaseelan has seen this phenomenon very closely and has contributed in his own way in achieving these goals. His insights, therefore, are invaluable in the context of persisting poverty and food insecurity among rural households despite significant achievements made in the last four decades.