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@article{193920,
        author = {Dr. Nilufa Yasmin},
        title = {Education as a Catalyst for Women Empowerment in Murshidabad District, West Bengal: A Comparative Study with National Gender Development Indicators},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {2379-2386},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=193920},
        abstract = {Women empowerment is widely recognized as a crucial component of sustainable social development and gender equality. Education plays a transformative role in enhancing women’s social status, economic independence, and participation in decision-making processes. The present study examines the role of education as a catalyst for women empowerment in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. The research also compares the educational and socio-economic conditions of women in the district with national gender development indicators. The study adopts a descriptive and comparative research design using secondary data from government reports, census statistics, and educational surveys. The findings indicate that educational attainment significantly contributes to improving women's empowerment by enhancing employment opportunities, awareness of rights, and participation in social and economic activities. However, structural challenges such as poverty, early marriage, and gender disparities continue to influence educational access and empowerment outcomes in the district. The study highlights the need for strengthening educational policies, expanding access to higher education for women, and promoting awareness programs to ensure inclusive empowerment.},
        keywords = {Women Empowerment, Education, Gender Development, Murshidabad District, Educational Empowerment.},
        month = {March},
        }