ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF RURAL WOMEN THROUGH SELF HELP GROUPS WITH REFERENCE TO BUNDELKHAND REGION OF MADHYA PRADESH

A. MISHRA¹*, R. SINGH², V.K. SINGH³, K.C. SHUKLA^4
1College of Agriculture, Tikamgarh, 472001, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Adhartal, Jabalpur, 482004, Madhya Pradesh, India
²College of Agriculture, Tikamgarh, 472001, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Adhartal, Jabalpur, 482004, Madhya Pradesh, India
³College of Agriculture, Tikamgarh, 472001, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Adhartal, Jabalpur, 482004, Madhya Pradesh, India
⁴College of Agriculture, Tikamgarh, 472001, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Adhartal, Jabalpur, 482004, Madhya Pradesh, India
* Corresponding Author : doctoranil97@rediffmail.com

Received : 09-06-2023     Accepted : 28-07-2023     Published : 30-07-2023
Volume : 15     Issue : 7       Pages : 12509 - 12514
Int J Agr Sci 15.7 (2023):12509-12514

Keywords : Self Help Groups, Economic Empowerment
Academic Editor : Rajbabbar Jatav
Conflict of Interest : None declared
Acknowledgements/Funding : Authors are thankful to College of Agriculture, Tikamgarh, 472001, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Adhartal, Jabalpur, 482004, Madhya Pradesh, India
Author Contribution : All authors equally contributed

Traditionally, Indian women provided services to family members, notably the husband and children. As a result, women were not permitted to work outside the home. In most locations, they were not even permitted to pursue further education. Agriculture and allied activities are important in India, which has 70% of its population living in rural areas. It confronts numerous challenges in providing revenue to the rural population. Farmers do not earn enough revenue to support their family's needs most of the time, save during harvest, due to climate, rainfall failure, and other factors. The villagers work hard to run their families and provide for their children's needs. As a result, the ladies began to make revenue. Now, women make significant contributions to the growth of all areas of the country. Women gain economic standing through employment. Economic status elevates social prestige and, as a result, empowerment. Keeping this in mind, all governments strive to elevate the position of women in every manner they can. SHGs are considered as the main channel for generating income to the women in all areas particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. The development of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) demonstrates that women are breaking out of their shells, rejecting their second-class citizenship, and utilizing their abilities and talents for personal and societal good. Previously, SHGs were created by less educated women, but today, even educated women are forming SHGs due to the very clear benefits. In this context, while SHGs are increasing women's socioeconomic situation, each location requires distinct research due to its economic and cultural setting. As a result, the current study was conducted with 120 members of SHGs functioning in the districts of Sagar, Chhatarpur, and Tikamgarh. The current investigation yields several intriguing discoveries. The relationship between several independent variables and the dependent variable is statistically investigated and interpreted in order to draw helpful conclusions. One of the primary conclusions is the members' lack of understanding and competence to carry out the activities on their own. Many practical proposals have been made in the report to ensure the success of this vast rural program

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