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The main aim of the study is to study the socio-cultural empowerment of fisher-folk and the economic empowerment of fisher-folk in Kanyakumari district. Primary data has been used in this paper. Primary data were collected on the basis of questionnaire prepared on the light of the objectives of the study. The sizes of the samples are 150 fisher-folk. These sample respondents were selected by taking 30 from five villages of the study area. These samples were selected purposively. The questionnaire was designed with two main characteristics viz., open ended and close ended according to the nature of information. Collected data were analyzed through the use of various statistical tools like ANOVA. The data were analyzed in order to make the study more informative and useful to the readers. It is found that the important socio-cultural empowerment among the fisher-folk are in the age group of 20 to 30 years are attending cultural programmes and exercising the voting rights. Among the fisher-folk are in the age group of above 50 years, the important socio-cultural empowerment are extending the support for social causes and participation in the awareness programmes to eradicate anti social activities. Age wise there is a significant difference in the socio-cultural empowerment are identified in the case of participation in social programmes, attending social functions, exercising the voting rights and attending cultural programmes
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As the economy matures, it is important for the government to ensure that growth becomes more inclusive. An inclusive financial system facilitates efficient allocation of productive resources and thus can potentially reduce the cost of capital. In addition, use of proper financial services can significantly improve the day to-day management of finances. Financial inclusion ensures delivery of banking services and credit at affordable cost to the various sections of disadvantaged and low income groups.The paper primarily looked to find out the extent and spread of financial inclusion in India. Since the study is based on macro level parameters such as number of bank branches and number of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and availing of banking services by Indians, the secondary data readily available from database of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO),World Bank & other establishments of Indian government were used.We noted that financial exclusion in terms of access to credit from formal institutions is high for small and marginal farmers and some social groups. Driving away rural and urban poverty in India can help in achieving inclusive growth. Financial institutions and government together can bring the most awaited change of almost 100% inclusion.
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Objective To discuss the economic development and social inclusion of persons with disabilities. Methods The international conception of rehabilitation was applied as the tools. Results Many persons with disabilities are in marginal status, and their social develop-ment are limited. Conclusion Several recommendations had been made for empowerment of persons with disabilities through social protec-tion and empowerment through poverty reduction, as well as an enabling legal and policy framework.