An Threaten to the Self Help Groups of Madurai

Abstract

Empowerment is the process of equipping a person or group of persons with the power towards the development. Among the various empowerment activities the role of the self help groups are more significant. By the self help groups the women obtain self confidence and they are kept away from depending on others. The objective of self help groups is the empowerment of women. The designed development and introduction of different programs by the self help groups are help for the uplift of womens economic empowerment. Many welfare schemes are launched for the development and well being of women. Among them, the poverty alleviation schemes top the list. Because, Indian women are mostly affected by their economic backwardness due to illiteracy and the conservative attitude of the society.