An Empirical Case Study of Sada Shiv Modern Group in Kandi Area of Punjab | Chapter 12 | Current Perspective to Economics and Management Vol. 3
Self help groups (SHGs) have been
instrumental in women empowerment by enabling them to work together. Members
engaged in food processing activities have the potential to empower them
through the capacity building that underpins sustainable agriculture. The
findings of the study reveals that women who never used to step outside the
four walls of their home is now becoming business women and supplementing their
family income. The results indicates that majority of the respondents are
young, matriculates, labourers, belongs to SC category, have family size of 4-6
members and earn up to Rs. 65000 per annum. The economic benefits gained from
enrolling in the groups are found to be high in terms of selling products
individually, understand banking operations to avail credit facility, develop
courage to think independently, understand group activity and manage group
activities after joining the group. Furthermore the social empowerment of the
members in terms of team spirit, talking freely within family, confidence in
dealing with people is enhanced. It indicates that self help groups bring
economic upliftment, leadership skills in managing the group and inculcate
great confidence in the members of selected groups to succeed in their day to
day life.
Author(s) Details
Lakhwinder Kaur
Punjab Agricultural
University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Preeti Sharma
Punjab Agricultural
University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
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