scholarly journals A study on economic empowerment of women through self- help groups (IWMP-Morbi Taluka)

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 342-344
Author(s):  
Hemangi D. Mehta ◽  
Jyoti S. Han
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Economy ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Social Harmony ◽  
Self Help ◽  
To Come ◽  
Self Help Groups

This paper focuses on the level of women empowerment in rural areas. Women are critical to a thriving rural economy, especially in developing countries such as India. Rural women today have been suffering a lot due to the feeling of helplessness and lack of decisionmaking capabilities in financial matters. Self-help groups (SHGs) are the most recent development for them which could enable them to come forward and make them self dependent and self employed. The main objective of this study is SHGs Contribution of empowerment level in rural areas women. Self –help groups have been playing considerable role in communication level of members, change in family violence, frequency of interaction with outsiders, change in the saving pattern of SHG members, achieving social harmony and sustainability-financial value.

scholarly journals Transformation of Women Status through Self- Help Groups in Pudukkottai Block

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. N. Rameshkumar
Keyword(s):  
Rural Area ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Active Process ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Productive Activities ◽  
Traditional Work ◽  
Self Help Groups

The rural area peoples are mostly suffered of human life style because it is based on the reason of economic. The present study focused area of psychological, social and economic empowerment of women in Pudukkottai block specified rural area of Perungalur, Athanakottai, Varapur, Mullur and Vadavalam. It is; therefore, women need special attention to ensure their development and active participation in the decision-making process at home. It is also widely recognized that apart from managing household, bearing children, rural women bring income with productive activities ranging from traditional work in the fields to working in factories or running small and petty businesses. They have also proven that they can be better entrepreneurs and development managers in any kind of human development activities. The empowerment of women also considered as an active process enabling women to realize their full identity and power in all spheres of life. The empowerment of women is modified in our life with help of Self Help Groups in Pudukkottai area.

An empirical study on the impact of micro enterprises on women empowerment

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 298-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Arul Paramanandam ◽  
P Packirisamy
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Skill Training ◽  
Development Economic ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Micro Enterprises

Purpose – This study aims to find whether the micro-enterprises lead to women empowerment and entrepreneurship and make them to be wholly involved in income-generating activities by having them choose a business venture of their own. Design/methodology/approach – Women empowerment is very important for the acceleration of economic growth. The economic empowerment of women is being regarded these days as a sine qua non of progress for a country; hence, the issue of economic empowerment of women is of paramount importance to political thinkers, social scientists and reformers. The self-help groups (SHGs) have paved the way for economic independence of rural women. The members of SHGs are involved in micro-entrepreneurships. Empowerment is intellectual capital. Capital is a life blood of any industry. Findings – Without women development, economic development will not take place. Women should be imparted technical knowledge, skill training and marketing techniques in the process of establishing an enterprise by them for more sustainability. Originality/value – Micro-enterprises add values to a country’s economy by creating jobs, enhancing income, strengthening purchasing power, lowering costs and adding business convenience.

scholarly journals Women Empowerment: Analysis of the Role of Self Help Groups in Empowering Rural Women in Goa

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Joey Joey Henriques
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Employment Generation ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Self Help Group

Self Help Groups have emerged as an important mechanism to bring about socio-economic change in society. Various studies indicate the positive impact that SHGs have had on employment generation, savings, incomes, poverty alleviation and women empowerment. The present study, based on primary data sourced from women members of SHGs located in the state of Goa is an attempt to understand the impact of group membership on its members, particularly women. An attempt has also been made to throw light on the pivotal role that the Self Help Group Promoting Agencies essay in realising the goal of women empowerment. The study also analyses the independence that women exhibit in taking decisions, be it in the economic or political domain.

scholarly journals Women entrepreneurship issues, challenges and empowerment through self help groups

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-219
Author(s):  
Ravi Dr
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Future Perspective ◽  
Economic Interests ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Rural Industries

Entrepreneurship is considered as one of the most important factors contributing to the economic development of the society. Entrepreneurs have been considered instrumental in initiating and sustaining socio-economic development. In India, concept of women entrepreneurship is of recent origin. Women have become aware about their rights and situations and entered in different fields of business. They have established their own successful business empires. They are contributing towards the growth of economy and improvement of their socio- economic conditions. Government of India has given due importance to women empowerment in the country and several schemes has been introduced for the upliftment of women entrepreneurs. Women workforce ratio in the country is increasing due to the increase in the women literacy rate in India.The concept of Self Help Groups (SHGs) is proved to be boon for the rural women in some states of India. It has not only raised their income but also their social status. This paper particularly focuses on various issues pertaining to women entrepreneur’s issues, challenges and future perspective in India.The women in rural areas are showing interest to become entrepreneurs because there is lot of financial facilities from the SHGs. SHGs are self-governed with decisions about production and marketing taken collectively, although the group leader is responsible for identifying potential marketing centers and consumer in formal groups. Informal groups empower rural women to manage rural industries and make decisions collectively for their common economic interests. The encouragement of women towards entrepreneurship leads to the development of the nation as they constitute half of the population. The study reveals the reasons for which they wanted to become entrepreneurs, the problems faced by them in the context of carrying out the entrepreneurial activities and suggestions to overcome the problems.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurship Development of Rural Women through Value Added Dairy Products

2021 ◽  
pp. 10-15
Author(s):  
Rajesh Dahiya ◽  
Santosh Rani ◽  
Sushma Kaushik
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Rural Economy ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Training Effectiveness ◽  
Cash Income ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Effectiveness Index ◽  
Self Help Groups

The most important trend of development in agriculture is increasing diversification of rural economy. Contribution of agriculture sector to total GDP of state is 26 Percent. Whereas livestock sector is contributing around 38 percent of Agriculture GDP (at current prices). Today dairy enterprise is practiced by 70 million rural households in India. Milk products generate cash income to farmers almost on daily basis, unlike other crops. Clean milk production by adopting the appropriate practices is urgent need to boost dairy industry and to meet obligations under Food Safety and standard Act, 2006. In Haryana, livestock production is more of women oriented, so their production potential can be enhanced through technical know how and support. Keeping in mind the contribution of women, the present study was undertaken in Hisar district of Haryana. 50 rural women of self help groups of Mangali and Muklan   Villages (25 each) were selected purposively who were member of self help group from last one year, having need and interest in dairy farming and having at least two milch animals. A well planned five days training at CCSHAU Hisar, visit to dairy co-operatives, kit of mineral mixture and literature was provided to the participants.  Knowledge gap reduction was found highest for paneer preparation 87.81 percent. For all three components, training effectiveness index ranged between 74.28% to 94.66% which shows that trainees perceived the intervention very useful and well covered. Overall training effectiveness index was 80.94 %. Highest perceived feasibility Index was found for Cultural compatibility (97.33%), followed by Physical compatibility practicability (93.33), Low initial cost (90.66%), Trial ability (88.00%) and Visibility of results (86.66%). Lowest perceived feasibility index was found for Cognitive simplicity 54.66 percent.

Impact of Self Help Groups on Women Empowerment: A Case Study of Puri District, Odisha

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
K. C. Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Social Solidarity ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Tangible Assets ◽  
Primary Data Analysis ◽  
Self Help Groups

Self Help Groups (SHGs) are meant to empower women both socially and economically. They encourage women to participate in decision making in the household, community and local domestic sector and prepare rural women to take up leadership positions. This study examines the pre-SHG and post-SHG status of rural SHG members in Puri district of Odisha. On the basis of primary data analysis, the study finds that SHGs have not only produced tangible assets and improved the living conditions of the members, but has also helped in changing much of their social outlook and attitudes. In the study area, SHGs have served the cause of women empowerment, social solidarity and socio-economic betterment of the rural poor.

scholarly journals Investigation of Self-help Groups (SHGs) Effect on Rural Women Empowerment (Hamedan County, Iran)

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Homa Soroushmehr ◽  
Khalil Kalantari ◽  
Hossein Shabanali Fami ◽  
Valiollah Sarani
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Self Help Groups
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