DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2014.v02i06.010

Pages: 909-914

The present study illustrates the impact of self help group among women SHG members of Anand district. The women SHG members under this study are organized by Kaira Social Service Society and 320 samples were selected for the study. The study documented that after joining SHG, the members have developed their knowledge, purchasing power and ability to raise their housing conditions with house hold assets. At the same time members became aware about how to avail various benefits from government & local institutions. A change is also found in their decision-making capacity, life style, behavior and perception of people towards them. Thus women have ascended their position in their families, society and other fields.