• Dr.D.Ramakrishna Reddy

The present paper deals with the impact of schemes and programmes in rural development on the economic independence of women in Andhra Pradesh. The National Developmental Programs and Schemes are committed to a planned economic development of the nation. The government plays a vital role in bringing about this outcome through various social, economic, and institutional means. This led to the introduction of many welfare programs such as Self Help Groups (SHGs) and micro finance institutions which aimed at the economic improvement of the rural masses especially women who constitute about 45 % of the population. Economic development of women is a must for economic development of the country. Participation of women in the developmental activities resulted in their setting up of several income generating small scale industries with the help of SHGs which boosted their confidence levels and transformed the traditional woman into an industrial woman. This paper provides a comprehensive study of the impact of various developmental programmes and schemes on the economic independence of rural women in terms of effective decision making, thrift, improvement of their socio - economic conditions and increased standard of living.

Developmental programs, Economic development, Economic independence, Women participation, SHGs.

"Schemes and Programs in Rural Development: An Impact on Economic Independence of Women in A.P & Telangana", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 6, page no.1820-1824, June-2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2006589.pdf

"Schemes and Programs in Rural Development: An Impact on Economic Independence of Women in A.P & Telangana", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 6, page no. pp1820-1824, June-2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2006589.pdf