| Abstract: | Economic empowerment of women is widely viewed as a pathway for improving the standing of the women and altering traditional gender dynamics within household and society. The study seeks to examine the impact of the scheme Kanaklata Mahila Sabalikaran Yojana (KAMSY) on women’s economic empowerment and on household-level gender relations. The study is employing both descriptive and analytical approaches with the help of primary and secondary data. The findings reveal that the scheme has significantly increased personal income, diversified livelihood activities, enhanced savings, and improved participation in household decisions. Further the beneficiaries experience greater mobility, higher confidence, and increased participation in social and community affairs. However, there are instances of persistence male domination in certain household over fund utilization limits women’s autonomy over financial control. Overall, the scheme has contributed to meaningful economic advancement and slow but significant changes in household gender relations in the district. |
