Upliftment of Rural Women through Micro Finance - With Special Reference to Kollegala Taluk of Chamarajanagar District

Abstract

In rural India, for many years, certain crucial qualities like equity and inclusivity have been disregarded. Despite making up almost half of India’s population, women are often marginalized in both local and public life. Rural women Upliftment is critical to the welfare of individuals, families, and rural societies. Globally, women make up a sizable portion of the agricultural labour, and their empowerment is crucial for promoting economic efficiency as a whole. In addition to facing obstacles including restricted access to credit, healthcare, and education, rural women are frequently subjected to extreme discrimination, poverty, and climate change. The nature of this study is both descriptive and empirical. The study has used both primary and secondary data. Primary data is collected with the use of questionnaires and field surveys, Personal interviews to attain the data essential for the analysis. Here, respondents’ data is collected via a standardized questionnaire. The current study examines the connections between Upliftment of Rural Women and microfinance in the studied area. The study says that There is a Significant Difference Observed Between Factors Influenced on Upliftment of Rural Women before and after Participation in Microfinance and Self-Help Group. Thus, this study concludes that women are empowered through microfinance and self-help group participation.