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MICROFINANCE A MAGIC STICK FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

    1 Author(s):  MRS NEERAJ SHARMA

Vol -  4, Issue- 1 ,         Page(s) : 278 - 285  (2013 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMSH

Abstract

The paper examines the basic research question that microfinance programs targeting women's productive role in our society. There are many anecdotal case studies in NGO reports of women who have shown considerable initiate, increasing their income and improving their status in the family and community, particularly after a series of loans.

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