Addressing the Challenges of Self Help Group Management

14 Pages Posted: 27 Jun 2010

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A. P. Pati

North Eastern Hill University

Date Written: June 25, 2010

Abstract

Viability and self-sufficiency of SHGs are fundamental to reach a larger number of the poor which in turn are essential to have a significant impact on poverty reduction. Groups need to be properly guided at the formation, formal linkage, and subsequent stage of getting the project loan from banks. Formation of groups in lure of subsidies is another phenomenon need to be curbed at the initial stage. As many of the groups are not been able to upgrade themselves in requisite time frame preventive action at the formation stage by selecting right leader and members for the group is very essential. Govt. agencies, NGOs and bankers need to be worked in a cohesive manner to see that the finance provided has not gone astray. Considering the educational and economic profile of the group members constant monitoring by these mentors is highly essential. Proper training on housekeeping, account maintenance and marketing support are the three most essential ingredients of the management support for the SHGs.

Suggested Citation

Pati, Ambika Prasad, Addressing the Challenges of Self Help Group Management (June 25, 2010). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1630106 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1630106

Ambika Prasad Pati (Contact Author)

North Eastern Hill University ( email )

Umshing-Mawkynroh
Shillong
Meghalaya, 793022
India

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