Volume : IV, Issue : XI, November - 2015

THE ROLE OF SELF-HELP GROUPS IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF PALA SOCIAL WELFARE SOCIETIES

Mr. Justine Joseph, Dr. P. Arunachalam

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 The SHG method is used by the government, NGOs and others worldwide. Thousands of the poor and the marginalized population in Pala Social Welfare Societies are building their lives, their families and their society through Self help groups. The main aim of this paper is to examine the impact of Self-help Group in Community development of Pala Social Welfare Societies. Self-help Groups have been playing considerable role in training of Swarozgaris, infrastructure development, marketing and technology support, communication level of members, self confidence among members, change in family violence, frequency of interaction with outsiders, change in the saving pattern of SHG members, change in the cumulative saving pattern of SHG members per month, involvement in politics, achieving social harmony, achieving social justice, involvement in community action, sustainable quality and accountability, equity within SHGs, defaults and recoveries, and sustainability - financial value. The present status of Self-Help Group in Pala Social Welfare Societies, impact of Self-Help Group in Pala Social Welfare Societies, Shortcomings of Self-Help Group, Suggestions to improve, and follows conclusion.

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Mr. JUSTINE JOSEPH, Dr.P.ARUNACHALAM The Role Of Self-Help Groups In Community Development Of Pala Social Welfare Societies Global Journal For Research Analysis, Vol: 4, Issue: 11 November2015


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