Women Empowerment through Social Framework: An Assessment of Self Help Group in the Context of Micro Credit

Abstract

"Women empowerment is critical in economic growth, society and household. Self Help Group (SHG) is leading the way for women empowerment. These SHG are funded by various micro-financial institutions to strengthen the core ideas of empowering women monetarily while at the same time encourage financial stability around the system. The study covers analysis through primary data and secondary data around SGH and Micro Credit focusing overall financial support rendered by institutions and is based on surveys carried out in three districts of Tamil Nadu. Findings suggest financial independence to women has improved after taking up roles through SHG backed by various micro-credit funding agencies."