Transforming rural women’s lives in India: the impact of microfinance and entrepreneurship on empowerment in Self-Help Groups

Ashwini Pandhare, Praveen Naik Bellampalli, Neelam Yadava · 2024 · Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Summary. Microfinance and entrepreneurship programs in rural Indian Self-Help Groups significantly empower women across social, economic, and psychological dimensions. The study found that these interventions increase financial independence, enhance decision-making participation, strengthen social networks, and boost self-confidence. Mixed-methods research combining surveys, interviews, and case studies demonstrates microfinance's transformative potential for advancing gender equality in rural communities.

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  title   = {Transforming rural women’s lives in India: the impact of microfinance and entrepreneurship on empowerment in Self-Help Groups},
  author  = {Ashwini Pandhare and Praveen Naik Bellampalli and Neelam Yadava},
  journal = {Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship},
  year    = {2024},
  doi     = {10.1186/s13731-024-00419-y},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s13731-024-00419-y}
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DOI

10.1186/s13731-024-00419-y

Countries

India

Regions

Asia

Categories

entrepreneurship, funding

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