Socio-Economic Impact of Rural Entrepreneurship Training to Women SHGs

The present investigation attempts to study the socio-economic impact of rural entrepreneurship training on SHG members. Out of the total 22 SHGs formed by the krishi vigyan kendra, valsad, 8 SHGs of tribal women operating in four villages viz., Sukhala, Ambheti, Arnala, and Samarpada were selected from two blocks i.e. Kaparada and Pardi. Out of the total 448 members, 172 members of eight selected groups, were selected as respondents. It can be concluded that all the above rural entrepreneurship training programmes organized by K.V.K. had above moderate effectiveness in terms of economical gain but the training exerted very good impact on social development of women members. It was also felt that almost 59 per cent of the trainees were active and utilizing their skills. Income of all the group members was increased after entrepreneurship training to the tune of Rs.400-2500 per month. This shows effectiveness of skill oriented vocational training imparted by the Kendra.