新作坊 Humanity Innovation and Social Practice

EMPLOYMENT GENERATION & POVERTY ALLEVIATION THROUGH SELF HELP GROUP(S): A CASE STUDY IN BAJIAGAON DEVELOPMENT BLOCK OF NAGAON DISTRICT (ASSAM)

摘要：

The purpose of this study is to assess the performance of Self Help Groups (SHG) in terms of employment generation and poverty alleviation. The primary focus is on measuring the performance of the SHGs that leads to condense poverty alleviation. It further investigates the behaviors that create employment generation. Both primary and secondary data were taken into consideration. Primary data were collected through schedule containing relevant questions from the members of the groups. Secondary data were collected from different secondary sources available and pertinent for the study. Percentage is used to contrast and analyzed the data and was graphical represent in view of that. The change of household income of members has augmented after joining SHGs is unfurnished. Employment opportunities have increased and as a result, many family members also get a hold employment opportunity. The study further states that the performance of female SHG is better than male SGH in almost all programs.