Date of Publication :19th September 2023

Abstract: Financial inclusion is one of the main hindrances faced by today's economy. The majority of individuals who are financially excluded are women; as a result, the government is actively attempting to address this issue through various strategies. This paper specifically considers the "Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act" to understand how well this plan helped financial inclusion for women and their empowerment. This study is based on a sampling technique, and 60 samples were collected from two different panchayats in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. The study demonstrated a favourable effect on women's financial inclusion and empowerment. Even after 14 years of carrying out the plan, there are still some highly noticeable obstacles.

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