Authors: Kanishka Sharma
Abstract: Self Help Groups (SHGs) play an important role in empowering rural women in India. As India Dream to become a developed nation by 2047 under the vision of Viksit Bharat, the inclusion and economic independence of women becomes essential. This research paper explores the role of the SHGs in promoting women’s empowerment inSarupathar region of Assam and identifies the challenges faced by members along with the strategies to overcome them. Through both primary ( questionnaire-based responses) from the SHG women and secondary data ( literature review and government reports), the study highlights how SHGs help in promoting financial inclusion, skill development, leadership ,and mobility The analysis shows, many womenHave improved mobility and confidence, many of them engaged in income-generatingActivities and receiving vocational training through SHGs. Despite the benefits, the Women are facing several challenges, like lack of training, community resistance, lack of funds, and lack of mentorship, lack of leadership development, and lack of market opportunities. The paper offers practical strategies such as vocational capacity building, training for leadership development, schemes of the government through which funding Can be reached, collaboration with the market to avail the opportunities, solving proble of language barrier, training for the practical skills and digital tool adoption. By focusing on SHG development in the Sarupathar Region, this study provides a micro level lens to understand how SHGs can serve as key agents of change towards achieving the goals of Viksit Bharat 2047
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