What is an SHG?

A self-help group consists of 8-20 members from the same area/location having similar socio-economic background who come together to achieve a common goal - that of sustainable economic development which is achieved by sharing concerns, helping each other, resolving problems in a democratic manner and a participatory decision-making process.

Who Can Be a SHG members?

• Should be from Same location
• Should be married
• Age Between 18 to 58 years
• Can be a part of only one SHG
• Should not be a migrant worker
• Only one from a family in an SHG