Self Help Groups (SHGs) have become one of the most successful tools for empowering rural women and improving livelihoods across India. Under the Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ASRLM), thousands of women have joined SHGs to improve their financial stability, develop leadership skills, and access various livelihood opportunities. Benefits of Joining an SHG Under ASRLM […]
The Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ASRLM) is one of the most important rural development initiatives in Assam. It operates under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) and focuses on poverty reduction, financial inclusion, women empowerment, and sustainable livelihood development. ASRLM works through community institutions such as Self Help Groups (SHGs),
A Self Help Group (SHG) is a small voluntary association of individuals, usually women from similar socio-economic backgrounds, who come together to save money regularly and support each other through small loans and collective activities. SHGs have become one of the most successful tools for financial inclusion, women’s empowerment, and rural development in India. The
