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Exploring the Multidimensional Impact of Financial Inclusion on Women's Empowerment in Haryana and Punjab

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Kamlesh kumari , Dr. Anita Soni
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.Si13.130

Abstract

This study examines how financial inclusion affects women's empowerment in Haryana and Punjab, India. The research understands that empowerment has social, economic, and political aspects that are interrelated and may be impacted by women's financial services. Financial inclusion's influence in changing gender roles and socio-cultural norms in Haryana and Punjab is essential. The research uses qualitative interviews and questionnaires to understand women's financial inclusion and empowerment experiences. The social component of empowerment examines how financial resources and services affect women's family and community decision-making capacity. It also examines how women's greater engagement in social activities, education, and healthcare might break down personal development obstacles. The study analyses how financial inclusion efforts like microcredit, savings accounts, and insurance may help women earn money, build assets, and become economically independent. The research examines how financial access leads to economic autonomy to reduce poverty and improve well-being. Financial inclusion's ability to empower women in local government and decision-making is examined. Financial inclusion might help women gain political power by enabling them to develop leadership skills and volunteer in their communities. The research recognises that gains in one empowerment factor might boost good results in others. The study considers education, employment, and legal frameworks to address the particular issues Haryana and Punjab women confront. This research aims to demonstrate financial inclusion's transformational capacity to empower women in many ways. The results will help policymakers and stakeholders devise more focused and effective actions to close the gender gap and promote sustainable development in the area

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