1Faculty Member, Department of Business Administration, Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur, Odisha
2Professor, Department of Business Management, F.M. University, Vyasa Vihar, Balasore, Odisha
Online published on 27 November, 2018.
The object of the present study is to examine the role of SHGs in enhancing the standard of living of its members. This study has been conducted in the selected districts of Odisha. A structured questionnaire was administered to obtain information on socio-economic variables relating to pre and post membership period to know their economic and social condition. Finally, the information from 612 member respondents representing cross section of population was collected from 306 Self Help Groups covered under the study area. The data so collected has been analyzed by the application of statistical tools. The results reveal that the SHGs are playing an important role in improving the standard of living of its members. Further, on the basis of the findings, few important suggestions were offered for the better functioning of the Self Help Groups.
Micro Finance, Micro Finance Institutions, Respondents, Self Help Groups
