DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN

  • Dr. Kiran S. Ekka Assistant Professor ‘Economics’ Govt. J.P. Verma P.G. Arts & Commerce College, Bilaspur (C.G.)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/sshr.v12i1.6585
Keywords: Digital Financial Inclusion, Women’s Economic Empowerment, Financial, Technology, Mobile Banking, Gender Equality, Digital Literacy, Financial Access

Abstract

Digital financial inclusion has emerged as a transformative force in the 21st century, providing women—especially in developing economies—with unprecedented access to financial tools and services. This paper explores the intricate relationship between digital financial inclusion and women's economic empowerment. It evaluates the role of mobile banking, fin-tech innovations, digital wallets, and government-led digital financial schemes in promoting women’s participation in the formal economy. It also highlights barriers such as digital illiteracy, gender norms, and infrastructural gaps, while offering policy suggestions to make financial inclusion more gender-responsive.

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Published
2026-03-09
How to Cite
Dr. Kiran S. Ekka. (2026). DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN. IJRDO - Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, 12(1), 25-27. https://doi.org/10.53555/sshr.v12i1.6585
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Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): IJRDO - Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (ISSN: 2456-2971)
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