Need for and Activities of Self-Help Groups (SHGs)

(This article elucidates self-help groups, their activities, bank loan facilities, advantages of lending to SHGs, Aajeevika- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) for women SHGs in rural areas.) Self Help Groups (SHGs) are important because they help the poor access financial services, generate employment, and address social issues, especially in rural areas where many people don’t…