Bridging the Gap: Financial Inclusion for Women's Empowerment in India

The book titled "Bridging the Gap: Financial Inclusion for Women's Empowerment in India" explores the critical role of financial inclusion in empowering women, particularly in rural and marginalized communities in India. It investigates the barriers women face in accessing formal financial services, such as rigid banking procedures, limited mobility, and lack of awareness. The book presents empirical evidence from Gujarat, revealing that while awareness of basic banking services is increasing, access to credit remains a challenge due to factors like lack of collateral and reliance on informal lenders. The study concludes with recommendations for enhancing women's participation in the formal financial system to promote economic empowerment .

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Dr. Mukesh Pal works as an Assistant Professor with Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management, CHARUSAT University. Before joining academia, He has more than 15 years of industry experience in the Banking and Financial Services field. His teaching interest lie in the areas of General Management, Marketing Management and Banking.

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The book titled "Bridging the Gap: Financial Inclusion for Women's Empowerment in India" explores the critical role of financial inclusion in empowering women, particularly in rural and marginalized communities in India. It investigates the barriers women face in accessing formal financial services, such as rigid banking procedures, limited mobility, and lack of awareness. The book presents empirical evidence from Gujarat, revealing that while awareness of basic banking services is increasing, access to credit remains a challenge due to factors like lack of collateral and reliance on informal lenders. The study concludes with recommendations for enhancing women's participation in the formal financial system to promote economic empowerment .