In India, women self-help groups have been a source of empowerment, fostering economic independence, social stature and community resilience. By pooling resources, providing microfinance opportunities and promoting entrepreneurship, these groups have significantly contributed to the reduction of poverty and demonstrated a successful model of grassroots development. Down To Earth delves into seven exemplary initiatives to illustrate the formidable influence of these village-level alliances

https://cdn.downtoearth.org.in/pdf/20240307-tales-of-triumph-coverstory.pdf 

01/03/2024

India’s women-led Self-Help Groups are emerging as the world’s biggest microfinance project https://www.cseindia.org/india-s-women-led-self-help-groups-are-emerging-as-the-world-s-biggest-microfinance-project-12094 

Nine million SHGs in India; almost 100 million women as members; 14 SHGs per village; every eighth Indian woman is an SHG member