Abstract
Self-help groups engaged in development activities have the potential to empower their members through the provision of knowledge, skills, motivation, and competencies that underpin sustainable agriculture. There is a shortage of empirical data on the role of self-help groups in India; this study attempts to identify the effectiveness of farmer groups in improving the economic and social status of members by conducting a case study on two self-help groups in Punjab, India. The analysis revealed that, besides contributing toward economic development, these groups are important for social networking. While social activities are more prominent among groups with members who are wealthier, larger groups with more wealthy members mainly sought access to advanced technical information. Group involvement helps to establish appropriate marketing relationships and to minimize input costs. The results of the analysis indicate that both case study groups have the essential characteristics for effective group operation and are working successfully.
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