Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Conference Paper Faculty Publications- Conference Papers Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Joseph, Jasmin; Philip, Samuel; Siby, Amala Title A name given to the resource Financial Inclusion as a Tool for Social Equity: A Focus on the Elderly and Underprivileged Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems;Volume;1525 LNNS;pp.283-290 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-9048-0_26" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-9048-0_26</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105028313191?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105028313191?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Joseph J., CHRIST University, Bengaluru, India; Philip S., CHRIST University, Bengaluru, India; Siby A., CHRIST University, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource Financial inclusion is a key element in reducing poverty and promoting economic growth, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and the poor. This article explores the multiple barriers that these groups face in accessing financial services, including economic constraints, discrimination, and lack of identification and credit history. The report highlights the special challenges that older people face due to limited mobility and digital literacy. The study emphasizes the importance of a multi-faceted policy approach to improving financial inclusion, including developing simplified financial products, expanding financial literacy programs, and working with NGOs. The paper focuses on effective strategies and proposes interventions aimed at empowering these populations and improving their access to financial resources, ultimately supporting economic stability and reducing inequality. The findings highlight the need for policymakers and financial institutions to work together to address systemic barriers that impede the financial autonomy of vulnerable groups. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2026. Subject The topic of the resource Digital literacy; Economic development; Financial inclusion; Inclusive banking; Sustainable development goals Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH Relation A related resource ISSN: 23673370; ISBN: 978-981969047-3; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Conference paper Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online