Financial Inclusion and Beyond: Issues and Challenges

About the Book

Financial Inclusion and Beyond: Issues and Challenges by N. K. Thingalaya, M. S. Moodithaya and N. S. Shetty examines the financial exclusion experienced by disadvantaged and low-income sections of Indian society. The book explores the different dimensions of financial exclusion and proposes measures to achieve meaningful financial inclusion, highlighting its importance for long-term economic growth.

The volume presents a conceptual framework for understanding financial inclusion, reviews earlier approaches and recent initiatives in India, and suggests strategies to extend financial services to underserved communities. Its recommendations include identifying the financial needs of individual households and opening deposit accounts for newborn children, to be maintained for at least 15 years. This study offers a practical perspective on financial inclusion for development economists, policymakers and non-governmental organisations.

Key Features

• Examines financial exclusion among disadvantaged and low-income communities in India.

• Explores the relationship between financial inclusion and long-term economic growth.

• Presents a conceptual framework for understanding financial inclusion.

• Reviews previous approaches and recent financial inclusion initiatives in India.

• Proposes strategies to identify household financial needs and expand access to financial services.

• Highlights the proposal of long-term deposit accounts for newborn children.

• Relevant to development economists, policymakers, researchers and non-governmental organisations.

Product Details

• Authors: N. K. Thingalaya, M. S. Moodithaya and N. S. Shetty

• Publisher: Academic Foundation

• Publication Date: 1 January 2010

• Language: English

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 160

• ISBN-10: 8171888356

• ISBN-13: 9788171888351

• Item Weight: 431 g

• Dimensions: 15.88 × 1.52 × 23.5 cm

• Country of Origin: India