Microfinance and Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Marathwada Region

Author(s)	Dr. Arun Changdeo kharde
Country	India
Abstract	This paper explores the role of microfinance in enhancing women's economic empowerment in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra. Microfinance, through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), and cooperative banks, has emerged as a vital tool for poverty alleviation and gender equity. The study assesses how access to microcredit, savings, and financial literacy has transformed the socio-economic status of women. It draws on secondary data and field reports to highlight the success stories, challenges, and impact of microfinance on decision-making power, income generation, and social mobility among rural women in Marathwada.
Keywords	Microfinance, Women’s Economic Empowerment, Marathwada Region
Field	Sociology > Economics
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-07-13
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.50787
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9s9nx

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