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SELF-HELP GROUP AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT- A CASE STUDY OF DISTRICT PRATAPGARGH UTTERPRADESH

    1 Author(s):  HARIKESH MAURYA

Vol -  6, Issue- 2 ,         Page(s) : 78 - 93  (2015 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/CASIRJ

Abstract

Abstract The concept of Self Help Group has its roots in rural areas and it has been mooted along the rural and semi urban women to improve their living conditions.Women empowerment is a process in which women challenge the existing norms and culture, to effectively promote their well-being. The participation of women in Self Help Groups (SHGs) made a significant impact on their empowerment both in social and economical aspects.This study addresses women empowerment through self-help groups in PRATAPGARH district of UTTERPRADESH. The information required for the study has been collected from both the primary and secondary sources A multistage random sampling method has been followed. Average and percentage analysis was carried out to draw meaningful interpretation of the results. This paper examines the women empowerment through SHGs and also explains the current position of women empowerment in India.

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