A Study on Socio-Economic Condition throgh Self Help Groups with Special Reference to Chamarajanagara District

Women are the most vital part of Indian economy, constituting one-third of the national labour force and a major contributor to the survival of the family. In order to have a stable and independent position in the society women are mobilized to organize into groups for undertaking mutually beneficial social and economic activities. These groups are basically known as the self help group which serves as a small voluntary association for poor and marginalized women in the society. They come together for the purpose of solving their common problems through self help and mutual help. Self help groups may exist separately or as part of large organizations. The formation of self help groups aims for the development of socio-economic conditions of the group, their quality of life and to help the group to become self-dependent which indirectly relates to the socio-economic development of the country.