Empowerment of rural women

Empowerment of rural women 

Micro finance schemes are particularly targeted towards poor and rural women, who are often faced with discrimination not only by financial institutions, but also within their own households. The provision of micro financial assistance to women,on one hand can increase their household wealth through income generating activities initiated through such assistance, and on the other, can empower women. Empowerment of rural women through micro finance does not limit itself to financial empowerment through improvements in income, savings and living conditions and improvement in financial management capability and financial security.