Socio-Economic Status of the Self-Help Groups under West Bengal Comprehensive Area Development Corporation

This study was carried out in Haringhata Block, comprising rural areas and villages in the district of Nadia under West Bengal Comprehensive Area Development Corporation (WBCADC). This study was conducted to assess the socio-economic status and to find out the extend of success in generation of the income of the member of SHGs maintained or supervised under West Bengal Comprehensive area Development Corporation. 10 SHGs were randomly selected out of 350 SHGs, by using the cluster sampling approach or technique. The data were processed into frequency and percentage, mean and method of paired comparisons. From this study, it can be inferred that a sporadic attempt had been made by the Corporation for successful implementation with their proper planning at the local level for their overall development. Also, they offered the proper care and nourishment of the group members and their activities in those certain areas. This study proved that their average monthly income had been enhanced. The members had tremendous energy and efforts to start their own enterprises provided the appropriate opportunities.