• Dr Manoj Kumar Sarma

Abstract: Microfinance is an economic development tool whose objective is to assist the poor to work their way out of poverty. Women empowerment is a process in which women challenge the existing norms and culture, to effectively promote their well being. The participation of women in Self Help Groups (SHGs) made a significant impact on their empowerment both in social and economical aspects. This study addresses women empowerment through self help groups in Kakodonga Block of Golaghat district of Assam. The information required for the study has been collected from both the primary and secondary sources A Random sampling method has been followed. Average and percentage analysis was carried out to draw meaningful interpretation of the results. Chi – Square test used to find whether the two attributes are associated or not. The results of the study revealed that the SHGs have had greater impact on both economic and social aspects of the beneficiaries.

Key words: Woman Empowerment, SHG, Kakodonga, Golaghat, Assam

"A Study on the Role of Microfinance and Self Help Groups in the Women Empowerment with Special Reference to Kakodonga Block in Golaghat District of Assam", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no.76-82, March-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1903911.pdf

"A Study on the Role of Microfinance and Self Help Groups in the Women Empowerment with Special Reference to Kakodonga Block in Golaghat District of Assam", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no. pp76-82, March-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1903911.pdf