• Dr.D.Muniswamy

SHGs are working in India since 1999 and it was entered in various sectors. SHGs are a voluntary and self governing group of women in the same conditions. SHGs are providing opportunities to improve the financial situation of its members and improve their socio-economic status. The Swayamsiddha is an important programme started in 2001 and after this programme the provision of women has been recognized as a key factor in determining their status. It contributes not only provides for the equality of women but also gives the state the power to take action against their discrimination in any way. Swayamsiddha, as the name implies, aims to empower women and give them enough self-confidence to support themselves.

Keywords: Self-Help Groups, Swayamsiddha, Women Empowerment, Equality of Women, etc.,

"Socio-Economic Development of Women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 12, page no.1483-1487, December-2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2012395.pdf

"Socio-Economic Development of Women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 12, page no. pp1483-1487, December-2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2012395.pdf