Research Scholar, Department of Commerce, Jai Prakash University, Chapra, Bihar.
JournalRVIMJ
Volume / Issue2 / 12
Pages8–15
Published01 Dec 2025
Paper IDRVIMJ212D25002
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Abstract
Women’s empowerment constitutes a vital avenue for sustainable development and poverty reduction in developing economies. This research paper examines the impact of microfinance, particularly through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), in empowering women in India and other developing nations. The study explores how microfinance initiatives have transformed women’s economic participation, decision-making capabilities, and social mobility. Through an analysis of existing literature and empirical evidence, this paper demonstrates that microfinance serves as a powerful tool for women’s empowerment, though its effectiveness depends on various socio-cultural and institutional factors. The findings reveal that access to financial services enhances women’s self-confidence, household decision-making power, and economic independence, while simultaneously addressing systemic gender inequalities.
Vishal Kanodia (2025). Women Empowerment Through Microfinance: A Comprehensive Analysis. Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, 2(12), 8–15. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2025v2i12002
Vishal Kanodia. “Women Empowerment Through Microfinance: A Comprehensive Analysis.” Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 2, no. 12, 2025, pp. 8–15. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2025v2i12002
Vishal Kanodia. “Women Empowerment Through Microfinance: A Comprehensive Analysis.” Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal 2, no. 12 (2025): 8–15. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2025v2i12002
Vishal Kanodia (2025) ‘Women Empowerment Through Microfinance: A Comprehensive Analysis’, Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, 2(12), pp. 8–15. Available at: https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2025v2i12002.
Vishal Kanodia, “Women Empowerment Through Microfinance: A Comprehensive Analysis,” Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 2, no. 12, pp. 8–15, 2025. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2025v2i12002.
Vishal Kanodia. Women Empowerment Through Microfinance: A Comprehensive Analysis. Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal. 2025;2(12):8–15. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2025v2i12002.
Vishal Kanodia. Women Empowerment Through Microfinance: A Comprehensive Analysis. Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal 2025, 2 (12), 8–15. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2025v2i12002.
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