Social entrepreneurship and change: A study of Kudumbashree in Kerala

Recognizing the potential of self help groups in improving the local economy and alleviation of poverty, the government of Kerala has taken a big leap by leveraging the thrift movement through a unique and integrated project called Kudumbashree. The study has been undertaken to analyze the unique contribution the thrift movement is making to the entrepreneurship development in the social and economic context. The study also highlights the associated features and improvements that occurred both internally and externally; besides bringing in to focus the critical success factors which created the necessary environment for entrepreneurship development and empowerment of women in Kerala.