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Outreach of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission through Social and Financial Inclusion: Progress Since its Inception

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Subject and purpose of work The document is prepared with the objective of examining the outreach of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission through social and financial inclusion of women. Materials and methods The study is based primarily on secondary data to measure the inclusion of women in the National Rural Livelihoods Mission. Here, the inclusion criterion involves two major heads such as social inclusion and financial inclusion. Results The results of the study show that the implementation of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) has a positive impact on the social and financial inclusion of the rural poor. Conclusions The study shows a tremendous growth in the number of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) formed and provided financial assistance after the implementation of NRLM in India.

Source: Economic and Regional Studies / Studia Ekonomiczne i Regionalne

DOI: 10.2478/ers-2024-0036

Authors: Pooja Gothwal, Manoj Siwach

Institution: Chaudhary Devi Lal University

Language: English

Topic: Microfinance and Financial Inclusion

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: No poverty, Reduced inequalities, Decent work and economic growth, Gender equality

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408249589