Women and Development: An Analysis Based on The Food Production and Shelf Help Group's (SHG S) Contribution in The Mising Community of North-East India

Women are undoubtedly the foundation of the basic unit of society-the family. Even in traditional roles they demonstrate great innovation, skill, intelligence, hard work and commitment. But the fact is that in most of the societies women are depriving from their rights. In Mising society also the men folk enjoy more rights and privileges than the women folk. So, it is essential for women that she must equally develop like men in different field. From the beginning we notice that women have vast knowledge on food production activities. If the proper utilization of it, they may able to develop economically. In this regard Self Help Groups will be helpful for them. The objective of this paper to analyze the food production and Shelf Help Groups contribution that enhance the income of Mising women.