A Case Study on Women Empowerment and Financial Literacy through SHGs

Gender equality in terms of economic and financial opportunities is becoming increasingly relevant at both national and international level. The need to address the financial literacy of women and girls as a way to improve their financial empowerment, opportunities, and well-being has been acknowledged by several international bodies. Hence the financial literacy is vital part to include them in a present economic growth through empowerment and avoids them from financial malpractices. The purpose of this study is to know the level of financial literacy among women entrepreneur through self-help groups in Kalna block II. For the purpose of the study primary data is collected through interview and questioner and Secondary data has been collected from various websites, journals and research papers etc. The findings of the study shows that SHGs have positive contribution towards women empowerment as well as improvement of financial literacy of the women in Kalna block II, WB.