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A Study on Impact of NRLM Initiatives Towards Women Empowerment: A Social Work Perspective

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article examines women’s empowerment initiatives under India’s National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) through a social work lens, focusing on how these programs promote agency, autonomy, and social transformation. Grounded in empowerment theory and participatory development, the study uses a mixed-methods approach to analyse both the economic and psychosocial outcomes of women participating in self-help groups (SHGs) across selected rural blocks. Results indicate that while NRLM interventions significantly enhance women’s financial independence and self-esteem, social work facilitation plays a critical role in deepening and sustaining these gains. The paper concludes with policy implications and recommendations for integrating social work strategies into development programming.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18104717

Authors: Renukamma GS, Dr. Kumara

Institution: Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University

Language: English

Topic: Microfinance and Financial Inclusion

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

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

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7125577666

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