MEASURING THE IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT ON WOMEN’S LIVELIHOODS
This project focuses on the two issues of microfinance and government subsidies and their effect on the lives of women in India and in particular, financial inclusion, generating income and becoming entrepreneurs. Microfinance institutions (MFIs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and other government programs, like PMJDY and MUDRA and NRLM and Stand-Up India have been an important factor in economic empowerment of women over the last ten years. The research examines the role of access to small loans, savings mechanism, digital financial services as well as community-based support systems in enhancing financial stability and livelihoods.
Kumar, P. (2026). Measuring the Impact of Microfinance and Government Support on Women’s Livelihoods. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(04). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.143
Kumar, Prashant. "Measuring the Impact of Microfinance and Government Support on Women’s Livelihoods." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 04, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.143.
Kumar, Prashant. "Measuring the Impact of Microfinance and Government Support on Women’s Livelihoods." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 04 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.143.
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