WOMEN: SELF HELP GROUP AND LIVELIHOOD

📅 March 31, 2025 • 📍 Social Ministry of Province

Women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) play a crucial role in empowering women both socially and economically. In centers like Ahmednagar, Bableshwar, Dakor, Pansora, Nandgad, Velim, and Khedpa, regular sessions were conducted focusing on capacity building, financial literacy, gender equity, health awareness, and entrepreneurship. Women were trained in savings management, small business development, and accessing government schemes. They also took part in leadership training, exposure visits, and skill-based programs such as organic farming and marketing homemade products. These efforts boosted their confidence, decision-making, and self-reliance. As a result, many SHG members started income-generating activities, improved their living conditions, educated their children, and became active in community development—making SHGs a strong foundation for sustainable progress.