JJEM: Special Edition 3 (January 2025)
JJEM: Special Edition 3 (January 2025)
2025-01-20
Empowering Women, Alleviating Poverty: The Role of Self-Help Groups in Shivamogga
Ramyashree. S. R, Dr. Vikram D K
The two main issues that all developing and underdeveloped nations face are poverty and women's empowerment. The Indian government intended to develop and put into practice strategies to deal with issues caused by extreme poverty in order to eliminate the threat posed by such circumstances. One of those tactics, Self Help Groups (SHG), reduced hunger and poverty after connecting rural banks. By lowering the poverty barriers faced by the socioeconomically disadvantaged segment of society, this initiative has stimulated the rural economy. The study examines many aspects of SHGs, such as their organizational structures, operational models, and historical development, through a thorough literature analysis. Based on information from official publications, program assessments, and scholarly research, the study examines the economic, social, and political contributions made by SHGs. This study aims to explore the factors that support women's empowerment in Indian self-help groups (SHGs) using secondary data. The findings of this study may promote greater female involvement in SHG programs and development projects. Additionally, the study examines the effectiveness and impact of well-known SHG programs in several Indian states. In addition to recognizing SHGs' important contributions to inclusive women's empowerment and poverty reduction. The report assesses the demographic profile and examine the benefits and challenges faced by SHG member's ends with suggestions for women's empowerment in India.
Self-help group (SHGs), Women empowerment, Poverty elevation.