Group dynamices of self help groups

Self help group is defined as a self governed, peer restricted information group of people with analogous socio-economic background and having a desire to perform together common purpose. Self help group be able to assemble small savings either on weekly or monthly source from persons who were not likely to have any savings. It is effectively recycle the resources generated among the members for meeting the productive and emergent credit needs of members of the group. The study has undertaken with the objectives to Study the socio-economic profile of women, Analyze the performance and members satisfaction and Asses the group cohesiveness. The size of the sample is 60 SHG women. The area of the study was conducted in Madukarai Block in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu State. The finding of the study indicate that majority of SHG women has a proper clear vision on its function in self help groups. SHG women joining together and understanding each group members, it helps to support the financial and increase the income generation of women in the group through various activities, training and making them self dependent.. The members derive their strength from the group which enhances their sense of competence and confidence. Women become more social and open in their approach and they able to perform well in all the activities. Since long the Self-Help Group (SHGs) has played a major role in the awareness creating and economic upliftment of women.