• Shankara N. R

Self-help groups are working like governments to eradicate the problems in society. SHGs have led to the empowerment of women by empowering them economically and developing leadership qualities in them. These associations have created awareness among women that women not only actively participate in processes like voting and elections but also earn financial benefits. In the hope of votes, political parties are giving money to self-help groups; some are even giving interest-free loans. It can be seen that self-help societies are helping their self-growth and self-development by increasing their financial status by raising this money. Banks are lending easily to these associations these days. They are using this money for profitable sources as they are lending at low interest rates. This is empowering women.

economic power. Groups, empowerment, political parties, etc.

"The Role of Self Help Groups in the Empowerment of Women: A Sociological Study. (Special Reference to Bhadravati Taluk).", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 7, page no.584-588, July-2017, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1707098.pdf

"The Role of Self Help Groups in the Empowerment of Women: A Sociological Study. (Special Reference to Bhadravati Taluk).", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 7, page no. pp584-588, July-2017, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1707098.pdf