A STUDY ON ECONOMIC ENRICHMENT OF WOMEN SELF HELP GROUP MEMBERS IN TIRUVALLUR TALUK OF TIRUVALLUR DISTRICT

Economics

Abstract The empowerment of women is single of the central problems in the process of development of countries all over the world. Tamil Nadu has a wonderful tradition of identifying the importance of empowering women over several periods now. The contribution of writers and social reformers has been well documented. The present study is to examine the Economic enrichment through SHG in Tiruvallur Taluk. The study mainly based on the Primary data and the Primary data have been collected by administering structured interview schedule to the women SHGs members who have been join for a period of not less than three years. The study period is to be cover from April 2016 to July 2016 and there are 400 women SHG has been selected on the basis of convenience sampling method. The major findings of the study result reveal that, the Standard of Living Index information infers that the members, after joining the SHG has increased their economic status in the following ways: ‘purchasing of durable goods’, ‘building of immovable assets’ and ‘improvement of infrastructure facilities’ like drinking water, electricity, toilet, etc. The present study proves that the income, savings, consumption, and wealth creation of the SHG women members have significantly improved after joined the group. This has enabled them to gain adequate strength to protect themselves against internal and external shocks from the society.

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