Performance of Women Self-help Groups Organized by Two Different Non-Governmental Organizations in Kolar District of Karnataka State

A comparative study on performance of women self-help groups was carried out in Mulbagal taluka (Grama Vikas) and Bangarpet taluka (MYRADA) of Kolar district in Karnataka state. To test this difference, mann whitney 'U' test was used by developing the Null hypothesis and alternate hypothesis. The SHGs organised by the Grama Vikas were performing significantly better than that of the groups organised by the MYRADA. The average amount saved by the groups since inception of Grama Vikas was more (Rs. 78,401) than that of the groups of MYRADA (Rs. 44168). More number of economic activities have been taken up the SHGs of Grama Vikas.