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An Assessment of The Socio-Economic Empowerment of Muslim Women in Bihar

Author(s) Nazia Rahman
Country India
Abstract Muslim women in Bihar, constituting a significant portion of the state's 16.5–17% Muslim population, continue to face pronounced socio-economic disadvantages, including low literacy rates (around 31.5% as per 2011 Census data, with limited improvement noted in subsequent surveys), minimal workforce participation (approximately 15.1%), and restricted access to decision-making and resources. This paper assesses the extent of their empowerment through education, skill development, self-help groups (SHGs) under JEEViKA/NRLM, and targeted minority schemes like Nai Roshni and Hunar. Drawing on secondary data from government reports, academic studies, and program evaluations, the analysis reveals modest gains in school enrolment, SHG membership, financial inclusion via bank accounts, and limited income generation through micro-enterprises. However, deep-rooted barriers—socio-cultural norms, intersecting caste and class disadvantages, low program inclusivity for Muslims, discrimination and inadequate post-intervention support—severely constrain long-term empowerment. While general women's programs in Bihar have shown transformative effects on mobility and confidence, Muslim women often experience lower benefits due to exclusion. The study concludes that targeted, community-sensitive interventions integrating madrasas, flexible training, and enhanced monitoring are essential for sustainable socio-economic upliftment.
Keywords Socio-economic empowerment, Literacy and Education, Workforce participation and SHGs etc.
Discipline Other
Published In Volume 4, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-14
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