Volume : IV, Issue : XII, December - 2014

A STUDY ON FINANCIAL LITERACY AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN TAMILNADU

V. Mathivathani, Dr. M. Velumani

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The purpose of this study is to know the level of financial literacy among women in rural areas of Tamilnadu. Since we are in a growing global economy in the world financial awareness and knowledge is very important to everyone, especially for the women. The participation of the women in economy will contribute to their own wellbeing as well as nation’s economic growth. Women are responsible for the household budget, household expenses, and savings for the emergency fund as well as income generation in such situation. Since we are in a raising economy in the world. So many financial transformations are happening. On the other hand many financial malpractices and fraudulent activities are happening in our society especially in rural areas, because the problem is lack of financial literacy and financial information among the people. Hence the financial literacy is a vital part to engage the women in financial inclusion prevent them from financial malpractices and include them in a present economic growth.

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V. MATHIVATHANI, Dr.M. VELUMANI A Study on Financial Literacy Among Rural Women in Tamilnadu Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.4, Issue : 12 December 2014

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