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Empowerment and Gender Equality through Financial Inclusion: A review of Literature

Publication Type : Conference Paper

Thematic Areas : SDG 5 Gender Equality

Publisher : International Conference on Sustainable Development

Source : International Conference on Sustainable Development.

Url : https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jbm/papers/Vol24-issue2/Ser-1/B2402011112.pdf

Campus : Amritapuri

School : School for Sustainable Futures

Department : Department of Management

Year : 2021

Abstract : Financial Inclusion is an indicator for development and well-being of the society globally. Financial services that are inclusive are usually services that are affordable for all, this has become a basic priority in countries including India. Most Nations have prioritize financial inclusion as a facilitator of gender equality and other sustainable development goals. Women empowerment is an approach concerned with transforming power relations in favour of female gender and considered important for global progress. Nations working on Financial inclusion can achieve equitable and inclusive growth. Financial inclusion deliver appropriate financial services at an affordable cost, on timely basis to vulnerable low income groups and weaker section who lack access to most basic banking services is achieved. Through this paper, the researchers attempt to create an understanding of financial inclusion and its importance for overall development of society and Nation’s economy. This study seeks to provide an understanding of financial inclusion and gender gaps in financial inclusion as stated by various literatures and the condition of financial inclusion in India. This archival research is done by reviewing various Research journals, Articles, reports of AFI, reports of RBI, Annual reports of Bank of India and online resources

Cite this Research Publication : Anthony, C., Priya G. (2021). Empowerment and Gender Equality through Financial Inclusion: A review of Literature. International Conference on Sustainable Development.

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