Self Help Group Movement in Arunachal Pradesh: An Empirical Analysis

The paper highlights the SHG movement in Arunachal Pradesh. The study shows that, in Arunachal economy, newly grown up institution, namely Self Help Group (SHG) has proved as credible institution for financial inclusion and novel solution for channelling the credit to the rural masses. It is found that the SHGs have been playing a major role in supplying of credit to the rural masses for strengthening their livelihood, addressing poverty, social development, savings, investment and even women empowerment. In the state, the main institutions facilitating SHG formation and credit linkages includes NABARD, Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Nidhi (RGVN), DRDA of Arunachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank, ICDP, Department of Agriculture and different NGOs.