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)
Main Body
SHGs are groups of people from similar socio-economic backgrounds that come together to achieve certain objectives
[Vehicles of socio-economic transformation]
1Woman's empowerment => 1.1 crore + SHGs in India, 8.8.1 have all women members
2Enabling poverty reduction => 60.1 of rural SHG members reported increase in income from 2019-22
3Undertaking initiative (urada [unclear])
4Promoting entrepreneurship
5Initiating financial inclusion => SHG Bank Linkage programme (NABARD)
6Providing access to collateral free credit => Visvos scheme
7Enabling women's participation in governance => Pramile Bisoi (Odisha) SHG member => MP
8Promoting socio-economic mobility of women => Drone Didi => woman farmers Incental financial independence of women => Janvoti didi scheme to boost income
4Promotion of financial literacy => Bank Sakhis
5Increasing financial inclusion => SHG Bank Linkage programme (NABARD)
6Providing access to collateral free credit => Visvos scheme
7Enabling women's participation in governance => Pramile Bisoi (Odisha) SHG member => MP
8Promoting socio-economic mobility of women => Drone Didi => woman farmers Incental financial independence of women => Janvoti didi scheme to boost income
[Role of government in scaling reach & effectiveness]
1Financial support to enhance market competitiveness => Janvori Yojana - Tribul SHGs
2Providing financial literacy
3Teaching professional management & proper monitoring & accounts
4SHG clusters to develop economies of scale
5SHG monitoring cells in every district provide quantitative & qualitative data
6Providing cheap access to credit via micro-finance
SHGs are crucial tools for ensuring inclusive growth, bridging the rural-urban gap
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Conclusion
SHGs are crucial tools for ensuring inclusive growth, bridging the rural-urban gap
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Topper
Aryan Yadav
AIR 31
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Development Processes - Role of NGOs, SHGs, Donors, and other Stakeholders
NGOs and SHGs
NGOs and SHGs
Writing Stats
269
Total words
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