Self-Help Groups

The Story

Recognizing that empowered women are the foundation of prosperous villages, Neeru Yadav actively promoted the formation and strengthening of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across the Gram Panchayat.

The initiative encourages women to save collectively, access financial services, participate in livelihood activities, and establish small businesses. Through regular meetings, training sessions, and awareness programs, women gain knowledge in financial management, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, and government welfare schemes.

Beyond economic empowerment, SHGs have become platforms for leadership development, social awareness, health, education, environmental conservation, and community participation. Women are now playing a greater role in local governance and decision-making, contributing to the overall development of the village.

Today, the SHG movement has created stronger families, resilient communities, and new opportunities for rural women to become entrepreneurs and changemakers.

Objectives

• Promote financial inclusion among rural women.

• Encourage regular savings and responsible financial management.

• Support women-led entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities.

• Strengthen community leadership and decision-making.

• Increase awareness of government schemes and social welfare programs.

• Promote collective action for community development.

• Improve the socio-economic status of women.

Challenges

• Limited access to formal banking and financial services.

• Low financial literacy.

• Limited income-generating opportunities.

• Social barriers restricting women's participation.

• Limited awareness of entrepreneurship opportunities.

Implementation

• Facilitated the formation and strengthening of Self-Help Groups.

• Organized financial literacy and entrepreneurship workshops.

• Connected SHGs with banks and government schemes.

• Encouraged savings, micro-credit, and small business development.

• Conducted leadership and digital literacy training.

• Promoted participation in village development activities.

• Supported women in developing sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Impact

👩‍🌾 Strengthened women's financial independence.

💰 Increased savings and access to financial services.

🏪 Promoted women-led micro-enterprises.

🤝 Enhanced community participation and leadership.

📚 Improved financial and digital literacy.

🌍 Strengthened inclusive and sustainable rural development.

Results

• Expanded women's participation in economic activities.

• Improved household income and financial stability.

• Increased access to banking and government support.

• Strengthened women's leadership in community development.

• Established SHGs as engines of rural social and economic transformation.