This study looks at how microfinance and financial inclusion help Maharashtra's indigenous women entrepreneurs. Tribal women frequently encounter numerous obstacles that restrict their access to formal financial institutions and business prospects, including geographic isolation, limited financial literacy, a lack of collateral, and sociocultural exclusion. Their economic engagement and autonomy are increased through financial inclusion through bank accounts, digital banking, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and targeted schemes. The study examines trends, difficulties, and results associated with microfinance interventions and financial inclusion initiatives using secondary data from government papers, scholarly research, and development projects. In order to increase tribal women's access to credit, markets, and skills, it highlights important institutional and government initiatives such the Adivasi Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana, computerized tribal lending systems, SHG federations, and credit guarantee programs. The results indicate that although there has been improvement, especially in the areas of SHG involvement, income growth, and decision-making autonomy, there are still significant gaps in outreach, infrastructure, and gender-responsive financial policy. In order to sustainably empower tribal women entrepreneurs in Maharashtra, recommendations centre on enhancing digital literacy, mobile banking access, and localized financial products.
Mr. Vaibhav Vitthal Gadhave (Fri,) studied this question.