Impact of Microfinance on Women Empowerment : A Study of Rural Gujarat

Ritesh Patel, Mitesh Patel, Nikunj Patel · 2018 · Indian Journal of Finance

Summary. Microfinance through self-help groups significantly empowers rural women in Gujarat across economic, social, and political dimensions. The study of 384 women in two districts found that each additional year of membership increased the probability of economic empowerment by 9%, social empowerment by 14%, and political empowerment by 11%. Microfinance interventions drive measurable societal transformation in rural India.

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Patel, R., Patel, M., & Patel, N.. (2018). Impact of Microfinance on Women Empowerment : A Study of Rural Gujarat. Indian Journal of Finance. https://doi.org/10.17010/ijf/2018/v12i8/130742

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DOI: 10.17010/ijf/2018/v12i8/130742
Countries: India
Regions: Asia
Categories: funding, entrepreneurship
Added: 2026-04-28