Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2 0 PPT Presentation On
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2. 0 PPT Presentation On Imporatnce of Self Group Promotion Presented By Dr. Madhu Gupta
CONTENT • • Introduction Definition of SGP Implementation of SGP Objective of SGP Major Function of SAG Problems of SGP Conclusion Recommendations
Introduction • The number of people who work in the unorganized sector are much more higher than those in the organized sector. Thus, there is a need to divert more loans to unorganized sector. • This will help in creation of more jobs and empowerment of people associated with unorganized sector.
Definition of SGP • Self-Help Group (SHG) is a small voluntary association of poor people, preferably from the same socio-economic background. • They come together for the purpose of solving their common problems through self-help and mutual help. • SHGs is a holistic programme of micro-enterprises covering all aspects of self-employment, organization of rural poor into self help groups and their capacity building, planning of activity clusters, infrastructure build up, technology , credit and marketing. • The SHGs comprise very poor people who do not have access to formal financial institutions.
Implementation of SGP Banks should divert loans to Self help groups in order to generate employment in the unorganized sector in the country.
Objective of SGP • It provides a cost effective delivery mechanism for small credit to its members • The SHGs enables the members to learn cooperate and work in a group environment. • The SHGs significantly contribute to the empowerment of poor. • To sensitize people of target areas for the need of SHGs and its relevance in their empowerment process. • To create group feeling among members.
Objective of SGP • For equitable development of all the section of society especially the urban slums, tribal areas, people on the margins because they do not receive much benefit. • To enhance the confidence and capabilities of members. • To develop collective decision making among members. • To encourage habit of saving among members and facilitate the accumulation of their own capital resource base. • To motivate members taking up social responsibilities particularly related to development. •
Major Function of SAG • • Saving and Thrift Internal Lending Keeping proper accounts of transactions Discussion problem
Problems of SGP • • Ignorance of Members and Participants Inadequate Training Facilities Problems related to Raw Materials Problems of Marketing Exploitation by strong members Inadequate and ill trained staff to meet challenges Non- cooperative attitude of the financial institutions Low Return
Conclusion • The significance of SHG’s is integral to make people livelihood below poverty line , and further help them to be self reliant and empowered. SHGs enable them to increase their income, improve their standard of living and status in society
Recommendations • Banks, particularly co-operatives, should support, and eventually be replaced by, initiatives of SHG members; • Extent and quality of member-promoted SHGs should be monitored; • A regular national SHG sample survey should be put in place, to enable SHG quality monitoring; • Non-management bank staff should be encouraged to promote SHG; • Training should include hands-on SHG record keeping and SHG promotion. Training should emphasize on the importance of access versus the cost of finance.
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