Corresponding Author's : K Sucharita Khuntia

Abstract :

Financial inclusion is considered as an effective policy instrument for poverty reduction, income generation and socio-economic empowerment of various vulnerable groups including women. Given its contribution, it has been identified as one of the key enablers in eight out of seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mission Shakti, the flagship programme of the Government of Odisha has been instrumental in promoting financial inclusion of women and their economic empowerment through its credit linkage scheme. The present study seeks to analyse various initiatives introduced under Mission Shakti towards financial inclusion of members of Women Self Help Groups (WSHGs) and their achievements. The study also makes an attempt to identify the key challenges to financial inclusion of Women in Odisha.

Keywords :

Financial Inclusion, Mission Shakti, SHGs. credit-linkage, women, livelihood

Article Details

Unique Paper ID: 2114

Publication Volume & Issue: VOLUME 4 , ISSUE 3

Page(s): 28-34

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