Question 16GS2GS2

Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are emerging as vehicles of socio-economic transformation in rural India. Examine the role of government in scaling their reach and effectiveness. (Answer in 250 words)

Introduction

Self Help Groups are voluntary groups formed by individuals belonging to similar socio-economic background to work for attainment of a common purpose.

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Main Body

Self Help Groups are voluntary groups formed by individuals belonging to similar socio-economic background to work for attainment of a common purpose.

started in India by NABARD

SHGswomen SHGs supported by government successful examples – SEWA – Kudumbshree

SHGs emerging as vehicles of socio-economic transformation in rural India

1Economic emancipation of women by providing local level saving opportunities.

2Alternate to migratory hesitation where women are often bounded by e familial restrictions.

3Women empowerment in true sense – Power to: women to change – Power with: women to mobilize – Power within: women to have self confidence

4Promotion of entrepreneurial skills via interest subvention scheme

5Improving rural economy

(g) Lakshpati Didi programme for SHGs

where women are often bounded by e familial restrictions.

3Women empowerment in true sense – Power to: women to change – Power with: women to mobilize – Power within: women to have self confidence

4Promotion of entrepreneurial skills via interest subvention scheme

5Improving rural economy

(g) Lakshpati Didi programme for SHGs

Role of government in scaling SHG reach & effectiveness

1Online platform for selling products

(g) SATH initiative in J-K

2Loan availability via interest subvention

3[boxed] - Subvention scheme .

Subvention scheme.

3Transformation of SHGs to NHGs (National Help Groups) – motto of govt.

4Rewards for performance of SHGs (g) Mention in Mann ki Baat

5Acting and showcasing as role models for others – providing a chain reaction for their growth.

6Provision of technological empowerment

(g) Drone Didi scheme – for fertilizer spraying in fields

SHGs are institutions of social transformation that has the potential to make India present a model to the world regarding its progress on rural development.

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Conclusion

SHGs are institutions of social transformation that has the potential to make India present a model to the world regarding its progress on rural development.

25 words

Clear definition of SHGs
Identifies multiple dimensions of women empowerment
References specific government schemes
Uses successful examples
Identifies government initiatives
Links digital platforms to reach
Mentions financial support mechanisms
Identifies transformation aspect
Mentions technological advancement
Global perspective on rural development
Concludes with larger significance

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Topper

Ananya Rana

AIR 602025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Development Processes - Role of NGOs, SHGs, Donors, and other Stakeholders

SHGs and women empowerment

Role of SHGs in socio-economic transformation

Writing Stats

337

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