Question

"self help groups lay an important role in solving the problem of rural poor" in this context explain the social and economic values attached to it

Answer 1

Self Help Groups help solve the problem of rural poor in the following ways:

(1) It helps the poor overcome the challenge of collateral as Banks are willing to lend to these groups.

(2) It forms the basic structure for organisation of rural poor.

(3) It promotes self reliance for people living in poverty.

(4) It helps them get money for undertaking some economic activity and emerge out of their poor conditions.

(5) Also women who participate in these groups get a platform to discuss problems like domestic violence.