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Study of Change in Livelihood Status of Self-Help Groups Established during JICA Phase - II in Gujarat


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Since the emergence of self-help group (SHG) movement, its importance has only grown. SHGs have been integrated into different development programmes. They are part of the livelihood enhancement programmes of National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) and State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs). Many donors, multi-lateral organisations and state agencies insist on formation and development of SHGs. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has also been encouraging SHG formation and SHG-bank linkage throughout the country. In 2020-21, there were about 112.23 lakh SHGs which were linked with banks with 57.80 lakh SHGs having outstanding loans. The SHG members use loan for various purposes including for livelihood enhancement. Importance of SHGs has also been realised in forestry conservation programmes. The current paper discusses the role of SHGs and its contribution to livelihood change among forest dwellers in Gujarat.

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Self-Help Group, Multi-Lateral Organisations.
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T. Navin
Institute of Livelihood Research and Training (ILRT), Telangana, India

Abstract


Since the emergence of self-help group (SHG) movement, its importance has only grown. SHGs have been integrated into different development programmes. They are part of the livelihood enhancement programmes of National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) and State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs). Many donors, multi-lateral organisations and state agencies insist on formation and development of SHGs. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has also been encouraging SHG formation and SHG-bank linkage throughout the country. In 2020-21, there were about 112.23 lakh SHGs which were linked with banks with 57.80 lakh SHGs having outstanding loans. The SHG members use loan for various purposes including for livelihood enhancement. Importance of SHGs has also been realised in forestry conservation programmes. The current paper discusses the role of SHGs and its contribution to livelihood change among forest dwellers in Gujarat.

Keywords


Self-Help Group, Multi-Lateral Organisations.

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