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100			_aBagheri, Masoumeh et al.
245			_aA study on the improvement of socioeconomic and educational status of families through various governmental schemes
260			_c2007
300			_ap.514-30.
362			_aOct
520			_aPoor 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.
650			_aWomens status
650			_aSocial status
773			_aIndian Journal of Social Work
908			_aN
909			_a85755
999			_c85755 _d85755