Self-Help Groups Prosper in Jammu

Abstract

Attendance of members, regular meetings, and decision on financial transactions, are the major contributing factors to good performance of self help groups in the valley. Mi crofinance through self help groups (SHGs) is playing a key role to eradicate poverty in rural India. The SHG model is also extensively practised for rural development and women empowerment. Self help, as an approach for social development, stresses on autonomy, human agency and action.