Role Of Self Help Group In Building The Women Entrepreneurship: A Case Study Of ADARSHA

Abstract

Self Help Group are the association of people who are economically weaker sections of society. Mutual trust, consensus , joint responsibilities, group decision making are the major principles of the Self Help Group.SHG provides the shared value and shared experiences and group have a positive influence in initiating entrepreneurial activities. Self Help Group is instrumental in developing the saving economy , where each members of SHG saves money ,they link themselves with bank through opening saving accounts and avail financial facilities for start up of micro enterprises.SHG also identifies the entrepreneurial avenues and motivate their members in investing in those ventures. Development of human capital, social and economic development is possible through the Self Help Groups. Women with small amount of money and traditional technology can start micro enterprises and these small enterprises can bring the opportunities and life of women in rural areas can be improved. This paper discuss the role of Self Help Group in building confidence and creating values in the society. A case study of ADARSHA a NGO of Moodbidri of Karnataka included, this NGO is taken the initiative in bring the rural women into main stream, through building confidence and providing training.