SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF WOMEN SELF HELP GROUP ENTREPRENEURS IN DINDIGUL DISTRICT
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Author(s):
DR. T. THILEEPAN
Vol - 10, Issue- 7 ,
Page(s) : 40 - 46
(2019 )
DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMSH
Abstract
Self Help Group is the small group formed by the women or men (normally 20 members) residing is a particular locality, possessing the core skill capability of producing a product individually or in groups and have started business venture of their own with the support of the government agencies. Government of India through the state governments are developing SHGs consisting of women members who are interested in taking up entrepreneurship to set up their own business ventures jointly as a group. The groups members are identified through Magalir Mandrams of the rural areas by the government where the members are from families which are in below poverty line, not much educated and unemployed but young and energetic who are interested in becoming entrepreneurs. Government wants to help these groups during initial period of the business to overcome the teething problems and provides support and training ultimately to function independently as a successful business venture. SHGs normally engage themselves in the manufacturing and marketing business in the small scale level like packaged food items, readymade garment unit, embroidery, etc. They are also in service sector like restaurants, tourist taxi operators, etc. They are also in service sector like restaurants, tourist taxi operators, etc. Government provides loan at subsidized interest rate, dues not insist on guarantee while providing loan, and provides all supports in formation, implementation and running the business venture. Government to help the destitute women population has come out with the SHG scheme.
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