Innovative Pathways for Empowerment of Rural Women through Sustainable and Diversified Livelihoods

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10.2991/978-94-6463-872-1_25How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Rural Women; Innovation; Empowerment; Sustainable Livelihoods; Diversification; Gender Equity

Abstract

Empowering rural women has been and continues to be the key in achieving sustainable development. This Paper investigates creative approaches to empowering rural women with sustainable and diversified livelihoods. The sustainable livelihood strategies fostering economic independence, social inclusion, and improved well-being of women are examined in the study. It synthesizes insights derived from the existing literature, case studies, and best practices from around the world and the Indian context, and through this, proposes an integrative model for rural women’s empowerment. Key enablers adjusting the adverse impact of seasonality include skill enhancement, micro-enterprises, digital interventions, and agricultural diversification—all as highlighted in the proposed framework. It offers insights to policy makers and practitioners to promote gender equity and sustainable development. The lack of primary data restricts the validation of the proposed framework. That includes efforts to build capacity, establish partnerships, and create incentive structures for private actors, as highlighted in the Paper and its Model. Innovation: It synergizes sustainability and livelihood diversification to contribute to a comprehensive framework for enhancing rural women’s empowerment.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Suryanarayana Alamuri
AU  - Ravi Aluvala
AU  - Venkataiah Chittipaka
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/11/04
TI  - Innovative Pathways for Empowerment of Rural Women through Sustainable and Diversified Livelihoods
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Business Practices and Innovative Models (ICSBPIM-2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 381
EP  - 393
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-872-1_25
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-872-1_25
ID  - Alamuri2025
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