Impact of Dairy Self-Help Groups on Income and Employment of Milk Producers in Belagavi District of Karnataka

The study was conducted in Belagavi district of Karnataka and identified the income and employment generation through Women Dairy Self Help Groups (WDSHGs). For the study, 90 members and non-members were selected randomly making a total of 180 respondents. Then, the sample was post stratified into small (1–3 milch animals), medium (4 & 5 milch animals) and large (6 & above milch animals) categories. Results of regression analysis showed that members have more monthly income from dairying than non-members. The season has found to be positive impact and it is significant, indicates that the more income in rainy season than in summer season. Also, found that average annual employment was found to be more for members as compared to non-members. In terms of time, more time spent on bringing fodder from the field. The study has concluded that WDSHGs has positive impact on income and employment of members in the study area.