Role Of Self-help Groups Research Articles

Role of self-help groups in achieving gender equality in Bihar

Role of self-help groups in achieving gender equality in Bihar

The role of Self-Help Groups in strengthening resilience amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from India

Self-Help Groups (SHGs), the credit based voluntary groups in India are widely known for their potential to alleviate poverty and empower women. This research article explores a lesser-known theme. It tries to analyze the possibility of utilizing the current SHG model of the Indian Government to build and strengthen resilience of the SHG members in case of an external shock like financial stress, food insecurity, dispute in home for joining SHG, and difficulty to repay loan amidst lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This article also focuses on their coping mechanisms and attitude towards these crises. By utilizing primary data collected from 320 SHG members in one of the aspirational districts in West Bengal, India, the present paper tries to fulfill its objective. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the problems faced by the SHG members by combining both quantitative and qualitative techniques. The findings reveal that from organizing vocational trainings to relaxing loan repayment, SHGs and its women members overcame various adversities with tenacity, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the study findings, it is reasonable to conclude that the current SHG model in India presents a promising avenue for enhancing the resilience of its members in the face of external shocks.

Role of self-help group in socio-economic empowerment of women: A case study of Chhattisgarh

Role of self-help group in socio-economic empowerment of women: A case study of Chhattisgarh

Role of Self-Help Groups in Women Empowerment and Entrepreneurship in Rajasthan

Role of Self-Help Groups in Women Empowerment and Entrepreneurship in Rajasthan

Grassroots Solutions for Global Challenges: The Role of Self-Help Groups in Building Sustainable Livelihoods and Resilience to Climate Change in Nyakach, Kenya

The impact of climate change in developing countries such as prolonged droughts, flooding and erratic rainfall, among other effects are increasingly driving agricultural-dependent households into deeper poverty each year. Addressing these challenges requires comprehensive adaptation and mitigation strategies, involving both local and global efforts. Self-help groups (SHGs) are recognized as powerful instruments for the empowerment of vulnerable groups, particularly women, by providing access to credit and health information. They also play a crucial role in climate change adaptation and mitigation, which in turn enhances sustainable livelihoods for their members. However, this aspect has received limited attention in academic research. This study explores the nexus between SHGs, climate change mitigation, and sustainable livelihoods in Nyakach Sub County, a region where persistent poverty is exacerbated by recurrent climate shocks. A descriptive research design was employed, involving a sample of 384 respondents selected from members of 630 self-help groups (SHGs) in Nyakach Sub County, Kenya. The study's findings show that SHG members benefit from SHGs facilitated capital assets some of which that have not only led to reduced reliance on firewood, thus mitigating deforestation, but also facilitated a transition to alternative energy sources. This shift has enhanced their adaptive capacity to challenges posed by climate change. Furthermore, a significant correlation (rs=0.659, p=0.014) was observed between SHG-associated resources and competencies in climate change mitigation, as well as household sustainability. Additionally, collective action, such as participation in tree planting and trenching/water channelling to combat flood effects, showed a strong correlation with SHG-associated resources. Overall, the study concludes that SHG-linked assets and competencies play a vital role in enhancing climate change adaptation and the sustainable livelihoods of members. The study recommends increased emphasis on strengthening social capital within SHGs.
 

The role of self-help groups in women empowerment: A case of Delhi NCR women

The role of self-help groups in women empowerment: A case of Delhi NCR women

Role of Self Help Groups in Enhancement of Livelihoods of fishermen – A case study of Kakinada Harbour of Andhra Pradesh

Women constitute approximately half of the India's population and play a vital role in building our Nation. Women play a crucial role in Marine fisheries and aquaculture, specifically in the small-scale and artisanal fisheries sector. It is estimated that there are about 5.4 million people fully engaged in fisheries activities, out of which, 3.90 million are fishermen and 1.50 million are fisherwomen. The livelihoods of fishermen are often marked by economic uncertainty, vulnerability to natural factors, and exploitation by middlemen. However, concerted efforts have been made to enhance their living conditions and promote sustainable fishing practices. The primary data is collected from sample of 200 Self Help Groups fisherwomen in the Kakinada harbour of Andhra Pradesh. In the study area 83 per cent are of the sample respondents are living in pucca houses. 47.5 percent of the respondents joined in SHG to avail loan by becoming the member. 50.5 per cent of total respondents belong to 21-40 age group. 33 per cent of the respondents are having primary education, 17.5 per cent are having secondary education and 7 per cent are having higher education. 18 per cent of the sample respondents are spent their SHG loan amount on purchase of home appliances & gold, and 16.5 per cent respondents are spent on children’s education. The perception of the respondents on the impact of SHGs shows that there is a positive correlation between years of membership and impact of SHG in improvement of livelihoods of fishermen.

The role of self-help groups in alleviating the labor problems of refugee women

The role of self-help groups in alleviating the labor problems of refugee women

COVID‐19 lockdown and collective activities: Evidence from the world's largest self‐help group program

AbstractWe study the impact of the COVID‐19 lockdown in 2020 on the monthly savings of self‐help groups (SHGs) in India, and the role of SHGs in mitigating the economic effects of the lockdown. Administrative data suggest that monthly savings of SHGs declined by 66% between March and July of 2020, with larger declines in areas with more stringent lockdowns. Survey data revealed that SHG and non‐SHG households had similar consumption and income losses during the lockdown. Households with SHG members and those that received assistance from SHGs in procuring ration or accessing community kitchens reported significantly higher food security, however.

Women Empowerment through Self Help Groups in Keonjhar District

In the last decades, the concept of women empowerment has changed from welfare to equity approach by which the present-day women are participating in decision making process in all aspects of society and developing internal qualities such as self-awareness and self-confidence. In this way, women’s empowerment has become a pre- requisite for the socio-economic development of any community in the process of change. In India, poor rural people face with illiteracy, lack of skills, health care, etc. These are problems that cannot be tackled individually and can be solved through group efforts. Today this collective action is known as Self-Help Group (SHG), considered the vehicle of change for the poor, mostly for marginalized women. The initial idea with the creation of the SHGs was to empower women economically and socially. So, they can become more confident, more assertive, and more likely to participate in family and community decisions. Women empowerment is the word comes to the mind when we talk about Self-Help Groups. The present paper aimed to explore the impact and role of SHGs on rural women. Descriptive- exploratory design was used in the present study. Interview schedule was used for data collection. The study revealed that the women were joined SHG for the attainment, economic independence, to get recognition from society and to develop their self-confidence. Majority of women (90%) opined that they are able to increase their income and 76% women are learning new skills. Further 60% of women opined that they are buying their own stuff without depending their family members. It also reveals that 88%, 80% and 66% of women developed their self- confidence, social status and participating in decision making process with husbands for their family respectively. Through the different kind of activities women are able to earn something on their own without any male assistance and are now able to contribute to their family income.

Role of Self-Help Groups in Supporting Small Entrepreneurs in India

Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have become an essential component of India's assistance system for small business owners. These organizations have grown significantly over the past few decades, especially in remote regions where they have shown to be a successful means of granting the availability of funds, training, and market knowledge. Examining how SHGs in India assist small business owners is the goal of this study article. The research paper offers a thorough analysis of a number of studies and scientific papers released on this subject in order to accomplish this goal. The study report comes to the conclusion that SHGs have been extremely important in assisting small business owners in India by giving them access to training, financial resources, and market data. Additionally, SHGs have made it easier for women to start their own businesses and build social capital, especially in remote regions.

Role of Self-Help Groups and Government Initiatives on Women Empowerment in India through Bank Linkage Programs

Role of Self-Help Groups and Government Initiatives on Women Empowerment in India through Bank Linkage Programs

A sociological study on the role of self-help groups in political empowerment of rural women in Haryana

The study follows an exploratory-cum-descriptive research design, and information related to research is collected through an interview schedule, observation methods, and secondary sources. Using stratified random sampling, 408 respondents were selected from the universe of the study. The result of the study shows that low participation in Gram Sabha meetings by SHG members, with 431 (89.8%) members not attending and only 49 (10.2%) members participating in it. The data shows that participation was particularly low in Baliali, Bhirdhana, and Mohammadpur Ahir villages. Result of study shows that the majority of respondents (25.6%) voted based on their family's decision, while other factors such as caste, education, and mixed also played an important role to cast vote in any election, 72.5% of respondents believe that the Constitution plays an important.

Self-help groups as a social rosource in times of crisis

The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the importance of social support resources and the need to create and/or expand social networks that provide the necessary support. This has been evident as many people lost their sources of support in the most needed situations, including public support provided by formal institutions. Although the overall magnitude of the social impact is yet to be evaluated, many questions have been raised, as a result of this crisis, about improving the existing systems of support and using other possible social resources. This essay aims to shed light on the role of self-help groups (also called self-development or personal growth groups) as a significant resource of social support and resilience. Evidently, these groups have provided a space for people to connect with each other, to share useful information, to mutually give emotional and instrumental support, and to build capacity and resilience among its members. This has been more evident during the COVID-19 crisis as online self-help and mutual aid platforms played a key supportive role when movement was restricted. We argue that self-help groups represent an important social resource, not only as a buffer against crises, but also as tool for social change and improving quality of life.

Role of Self-help Groups (SHGs) in Enhancing Incomes of Rural Women in J&K, India

Women are the most vulnerable section of our society and their agony in Jammu and Kashmir is more intensified during the last three decades due to prevailing militancy. They work round the clock but lack decision making powers in household affairs as well as in the society. The central and state government has launched several schemes for women empowerment and National Rural Livelihood Mission is one among them. Under this self-employment scheme, the rural women are organized in Self Help Groups (SHGs) and are provided funds for their upliftment. To understand the success in the performance of Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKSRLM) in terms of enhancing income of the women, a total of 80 beneficiaries selected through multi-stage sampling were interviewed by giving equal weightage to two districts of Doda and Jammu respectively. The results reflected that SHGs have played a significant role in the life of rural women in terms of enhancing income and employment. The JKSRLM is a great tool for concerted efforts to improve the economic conditions of the people, and the importance of education must not be overstated, since it influences the choices women and girls make about employment and income generation increasingly.

The Role of Self-help Groups (SHGs) in Business Growth of Indian Nascent Women Entrepreneurs

The purpose of the current study is to understand the role of SHGs in business growth of nascent women entrepreneurs in the Indian context during the pandemic period. It is a primary study of 220 Indian SHG women entrepreneurs using structured questionnaire-based survey using 12 well defined variables extracted from the literature to explain the construct’s ‘role’ and ‘business growth in the context of Indian SHG women entrepreneurs. Quantitative research methodology has been adopted in the study, and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data and interpret the findings. Major findings of the study state that the pandemic had caused both hindrances as well as opportunities for businesses of Indian SHG women, in this context, the role of SHGs in supporting business growth of their women entrepreneurs has been insufficient as per the respondents, SHGs need to focus upon technology-driven roles and adopt training modules for enabling online marketing platforms along with financial access, help to diversify and revive the business with modified approach. Based on the results of the study, suggestions for SHGs and policymakers in the Indian context have been put forth in order to match with the changing dynamics of the market and consumers during the pandemic. The study has increased the understanding of the needs of SHG women entrepreneurs and appropriate policy measures required for their business growth in the Indian context.
 KEYWORDS: women entrepreneurs, SHGs, India, pandemic, business growth, SHGs role.

Role of Self Help Groups in Women Empowerment on Chitradurga District – Sociological Perspective

Firstly when Self Help Groups entered the Tamil nadu, then later it was established throughout India. Many recent quality reports revealed that these SHGs changed the mindset of the Women in rural areas of India. SHGs are an association to increase the member’s social and financial security as main focus and other interests such as area development, motivation, awareness, Promotion, leadership, training and associating in other social inter-mediation programmes for the benefit of the entire community. Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are informal associations of people who choose to come together to find ways to improve their living conditions. The present paper analyses the strategies of SHGs for micro-enterprise development in rural areas. The study is based on both Primary and Secondary data. The objectives of the study are :- (i) To understand the role of self help groups in the social and economic empowerment of women. (ii) To analyse the participation of women SGHs in self employment. (iii) To study the differences between the functions of women SHGs and SKDRDP through Women Empowerment. This study is based both on primary and secondary data. The size of the study is 50 respondents from Chitradurga and Challakere Taluks of Chitradurga District in Karnataka . The study reported that Stree Shakti and SKDRDP are playing vital role in the enhancing of SHG and motivating women to join the group .

Role of Self Help Group and Women Empowerment in Kathua District

Empowering women is not just a duty but a need for bright future. Women make significant contribution to society .Empowerment is a process that helps people gain control over their own live communities and society. It is also a process which enables one to realise his or her own and power in all aspects of life. Self-help group are small voluntary association of women from the same socioeconomic background. With a purpose of solving their common problem through self-help and mutual help. Self-help group promote the welfare of women in rural society. The micro credit is one of the solution to promote the quality of life and socioeconomic development. Empowering women will transform the entire household and not the person alone. Empowerment of women bring equal status to women and economically dependent.

Role of self-help groups in economic upliftment of rural poor women: A study in the village of Haryana

Poverty is one of the main problems which have attracted attention of Sociologists and Economists. It indicates a condition in which a person fails to maintain a living standard adequate for his physical and mental efficiency. It is situation people want to escape. It gives rise to a feeling of a discrepancy between what one has and what one should have. The term poverty is a relative concept. It is very difficult to draw a boundary line between prosperity and poverty. To dissolve the problem of rural poverty Self Help Groups are playing a very important role. After joining Self Help Groups 37 respondents (60.7%) explain that their monthly income increased more than four thousand five hundred, 13 respondents (21.3%) say that their monthly income increased between Rs.3001 to Rs.4500, 8 respondents (113.1%) tell that their monthly income increased between Rs.1501 to Rs.3000 and only 3 respondents (4.9%) say that their monthly increased between Rs. Upto 1500. 52 members (85.2%) give positive response regarding growth in monthly household expenses, while 9 members (14.8%) give negative response. 56 respondents (91.8%) are doing saving after joining SHG, while only 5 members (8.2%) give negative response. This shows that majority of the SHGs members have improved their income level. Majority women took loan from the bank and utilize this in a proper way. As a result, they earned money and now they are helpful in contributing additional income to their family’s income.

The power of the collective empowers women: Evidence from self-help groups in India.

Women's groups are important rural social and financial institutions in South Asia. In India, a large majority of women's groups programs are implemented through self-help groups (SHGs). Originally designed as savings and credit groups, the role of SHGs has expanded to include creating health and nutrition awareness, improving governance, and addressing social issues related to gender- and caste-based discrimination. This paper uses panel data from 1470 rural Indian women from five states to study the impact of SHG membership on women's empowerment in agriculture, using the project-level Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Index (pro-WEAI) and the abbreviated Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Index (A-WEAI). Because SHG membership was not randomized and women who self-select to be SHG members may be systematically different from non-members, we employ nearest neighbor matching methods to attribute the impact of SHG membership on women's empowerment in agriculture and intrahousehold inequality. Our findings suggest that SHG membership has a significant positive impact on aggregate measures of women's empowerment and reduces the gap between men's and women's empowerment scores. This improvement in aggregate empowerment is driven by improvements in women's scores, not a deterioration in men's. Greater control over income, greater decisionmaking over credit, and (somewhat mechanistically, given the treatment) greater and more active involvement in groups within the community lead to improvements in women's scores. However, impacts on other areas of empowerment are limited. The insignificant impacts on attitudes towards domestic violence and respect within the household suggest that women's groups alone may be insufficient to change deep-seated gender norms that disempower women. Our results have implications for the design and scale-up of women's group-based programs in South Asia, including the possibility that involving men is needed to change gender norms.