A study on the improvement of socioeconomic and educational status of families through various governmental schemes
By: Bagheri, Masoumeh et al.
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ArticlePublisher: 2007Description: p.514-30.Subject(s): Womens status | Social status
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Indian Journal of Social WorkSummary: Poor women lack the capital required for enterprise start-ups and although lending mechanisms exist in their economy, mainstream financial institutions are not oriented towards providing them with the funding they require. However, Non-governmental Organizations (NGO's) in India have promoted microfinance through women's self-help groups. This paper takes a look at a non-governmental organization operating in six villages with six self-help groups formed by BPL women in Khed block in the district of Pune. The results showed that self-help groups have a positive impact on the socioeconomic development of beneficiaries, and helped to improving decision making, marketing and communication skills, building self-confidence among beneficiaries through schemes meant for them. - Reproduced.
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | Volume no: 68, Issue no: 4 | Available | AR86215 |
Poor women lack the capital required for enterprise start-ups and although lending mechanisms exist in their economy, mainstream financial institutions are not oriented towards providing them with the funding they require. However, Non-governmental Organizations (NGO's) in India have promoted microfinance through women's self-help groups. This paper takes a look at a non-governmental organization operating in six villages with six self-help groups formed by BPL women in Khed block in the district of Pune. The results showed that self-help groups have a positive impact on the socioeconomic development of beneficiaries, and helped to improving decision making, marketing and communication skills, building self-confidence among beneficiaries through schemes meant for them. - Reproduced.
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