Volume : 6, Issue : 6, June - 2017

THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK TO INVESTIGATE THE IMPACT OF PRIME MINISTER JHAN-DHAN YOJANA ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF FISHER HOUSEHOLDS

John Edward D Silva, Dr K G Raja

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; text-align: justify;">Access to affordable financial services by the vulnerable sections of the society is a must for speedy growth and eradicating income disparity and poverty. Theories of growth also advocate this. Therefore, in making economic growth process more intensive &lsquo;financial inclusion&rsquo; of the households belong to the vulnerable sections of society is critical. Having appropriate and up to date data conditioned about levels and impact of access to financial services is a first step in this regard. This will facilitate arriving at a relevant policy approach to further strengthen the reach of financial sector thereby economy can have more inclusive growth. The objective of this paper is to suggest a &lsquo;conceptual framework&rsquo; to measure the impact of PMJDY on the economic status of the fisher households belong to the vulnerable sections of the society.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;&#10;line-height:150%;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>