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SHG Benefits

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Benefits of SHGs

Together we are stronger. From savings to dignity — see how SHGs change women’s lives.

✔ Freedom from money-lenders✔ Own income✔ Leadership✔ Family wellbeing
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Financial benefits

  • Regular savings and quick emergency credit
  • Low-interest collateral-free bank loans
  • Government funds and interest subvention
  • Easy access to insurance and pension

Social & personal benefits

  • Confidence and decision-making power
  • More spending on children’s education and health
  • Active role in panchayat and gram sabha
  • Skill training and new business opportunities

Popular livelihoods

  • Dairy, goats, poultry
  • Mushroom & vegetable farming, nursery
  • Tailoring, embroidery, handicrafts
  • Puffed rice, papad, pickles, spices
  • Grocery/stationery shops, farm input sales

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