Discuss the model of social entrepreneurship for women empowerment in rural areas. Elaborate on government and have multiplier effects on the development process in rural communities. (15 marks, 250 words)

Self-Help Groups are informal groups consisting of 10-15 people generally. These groups lend money within themselves, and also get easier financing from banks.

MODEL of social entrepreneurship for women empowerment

Of all the SHGs, almost 90% members are female.

Working in an SHG boosts their management skills and equal confidence.

Data shows that probability of

loans being availed by women SHG on their loans is lower.

SHGs, along with ASHA and Anganwadi workers- help secure better nutrition & delivery care for pregnant and lactating women, better nutrition for child.

Schemes like National Rural Livelihood Mission- Provide SHGs with funds- that can be used for employment generation.

Lijaaat Papad by Mahila Goshti Udhyog (SHG), is a success model.

Micro-financing of women SHGs has better outcomes for health and education of women and children in the area.

support of SHGs should get support of Panchayats, and lower interest finance, guaranteed by state, to further build upon their progress.

— Gaurav Ojha · AIR 204