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@article{178189,
        author = {Dr. P Smrithi V Nair},
        title = {Women and the SDGs: Pathways to Inclusive and Sustainable Growth},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {3123-3125},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=178189},
        abstract = {This study explores the intersection of gender equity in education and poverty reduction across Indian states over time, employing Karl Pearson’s correlation coefficient to measure the relationship between reductions in male-female educational disparity (2001–2011) and changes in multidimensional poverty and headcount ratios. The findings reveal a strong positive correlation, affirming that gender parity in education contributes meaningfully to poverty alleviation. Complementing the empirical analysis, this paper examines global and local case studies—from Rwanda’s gender-responsive budgeting to Kenya’s M-PESA and India’s Kudumbashree—to illustrate actionable pathways toward inclusive development. These examples highlight how institutional, technological, and community-based interventions can empower women and amplify poverty reduction outcomes. The study reinforces the need to mainstream gender equity in policy design as both an ethical imperative and a pragmatic development strategy.},
        keywords = {Gender Equality, Inclusive growth, women empowerment, sustainable development goals},
        month = {May},
        }