Shreya Pragati Kumari

Microfinance in Forest Conservation: Empowering Tribal Communities through Sustainable Livelihoods and Protecting Forest Rights

Shreya Pragati Kumari & Vikas Kumar · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2026

Tribal communities in India depend substantially on forest resources for subsistence and income, while forests remain important for ecological stability and local livelihoods. This study examines the institutional performance and policy relevance of microfinance- and Self-Help Gr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2026/v12i2500

Microfinance and Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy: Evidence from Flagship Microfinance Initiatives

Shreya Pragati Kumari & Vikas Kumar · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

Aims: By analyzing national trends in SHG membership, PMJDY women account ownership, and financial literacy indicators, the research seeks to evaluate the role of microfinance in advancing women's financial inclusion and financial literacy in India. Study Design: Based solely on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i121231

From Local to Global: The Role of Regional Products in Strengthening India’s Position in the Emerging World Trade Order

Shreya Pragati Kumari & Vikas Kumar · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2025

This study looks at how India's regional products with Geographical Indication (GI) certification might improve the nation's standing in the new global trade order. The study assesses how the potential of origin-linked products, including Basmati rice, Darjeeling tea, Banarasi sa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2025/v25i122093