SELF-HELP GROUPS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT BY M.K. PUROHIT [HARDCOVER]

In rural development, SHGs (Self-Help Groups) are community-based organizations formed by poor people to address common problems, particularly through mutual savings and credit, fostering social and economic empowerment. SHGs provide access to microfinance, promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship, and contribute to women’s financial independence and decision-making power. They also serve as platforms for collective action, skill development, and raising awareness on critical issues like health, education, and governance, thereby strengthening the rural economy and community resilience.