Volume : IV, Issue : VII, July - 2015

The Role of Stree Shakthi Self Help Groups(3SHG) in Poverty Alleviation

C. S. Angadi, Dr N. V. Gudaganavar

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According to the Census 2011, female population comprises 586.5 million in India and more than 17% of world’s women population. Empowerment of women has become serious issue to protect interest of women. In the Indian scenario, patriarchal mindset remains rampant. Women are dominated by men in every sphere of life. In this precarious condition, safeguarding women is necessary and the government has taken many initiatives to empower women socio-economically. The programme was launched during 2000-01 and it is being implemented throughout the state to empower rural women and make them self reliant. Stree Shakthi Groups are formed at the village level to inculcate the savings habit in the members empowering the women economically This article examines the impact of Stree Shakti Selp helf groups in Gadag district of Karnataka. The study was undertaken in Gadag district of Karnataka state, India and the required data were collected from 1000 SSG members. There was significant growth in the amount of loan borrowed, repayment and savings over time among SSG members. SSG finance substantially enhanced employment opportunities for members, which led to improved income and living standard of members. This article examines a significant occupational change of families of SHG members after joining their groups was observed.

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C.S.Angadi, Dr N.V.Gudaganavar The Role of Stree Shakthi Self Help Groups(3Shg) in Poverty Alleviation Global Journal For Research Analysis, Vol: 4, Issue: 7 July 2015

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