A study on the Role of Self Help Groups in Economic Empowerment of Women Suneetha V.1, Prof. Ramanamma M. V.2 1Research Scholar, Department of Communication and Journalism, Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visva Vidyalayam, Tirupathi 2Research Supervisor, Department of Communication and Journalism, Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visva Vidyalayam, Tirupathi Online published on 5 August, 2019. Abstract In a patriarchal society like India, women live a very poor life. In order to improve the condition of women, the government of India has adopted the strategy of Self Help Groups(SHGs).Self Help Groups have emerged as an important tool to bring about socio-economic change in society. Various studies point out the positive impact that SHGs have had on savings, income, poverty alleviation and women empowerment. Women participation in Self Help Groups have observably created great impact on the life pattern and style of poor women and have empowered them at various levels not only as individuals but also as members of the family and the society as whole. They come together for the purpose of solving their common problems through self-help and mutual help. The more attractive method with less effort is “Self Help Groups” (SHGs). It is a tool to remove poverty and improve the Women Empowerment and financial support in India. Self Help groups play a major role in poverty alleviation in rural India. A growingnumber of poor people in various parts of India are members of SHGs and actively engage in savings and credit, as well as in other activities. The savings and credit focus in SHG is the mostprominent element and offers a chance to create some control over capital. The SHG systemhas proven to be very relevant and effective in offering women the possibility to breakgradually away from exploitation and isolation. Though Women can empower themselvesin different aspects through Self Help Groups, the present paper is mainly focusing on the Role of SHGs in Economic Empowerment of Women in YSR Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. Top Keywords Self Help Groups, Empowerment, Participation. Top |