TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN INDIA

Abstract

This study looks into the potential and difficulties that come when women's economic empowerment and technological advancements collide. Technological developments have had a major impact on a number of facets of economic participation in recent years, providing new opportunities for women to enter markets, participate in entrepreneurship, and develop their talents. Nevertheless, despite the possible advantages, women encounter a number of barriers when attempting to fully utilize these technical advancements. Using a mixed-methods approach, this study combines qualitative insights from case studies and interviews with quantitative analysis. It looks at how technology affects women's access to financial inclusion, work opportunities, and education while taking socio-cultural barriers, resource availability, and digital proficiency into account. Furthermore, the study explores how community support networks, private sector endeavors, and governmental laws may help or impede women's economic empowerment through technology. This study intends to enlighten policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders about methods to harness technology for increasing women's economic empowerment, supporting inclusive growth, and advancing gender equality in the digital era by identifying important opportunities and difficulties.