Working of Livestock Dependent Self Help Groups

Indian micro-finance sector dominated by Self Help Groups (SHGs) addresses issues like actualizing equitable gains from the development and fighting poverty. About three fourth of country's population lives in rural areas and more than one fourth of it is below poverty line. Poverty is largely prevalent among the landless, marginal and small farm households, and bulk of the livestock population is owned by these marginal and small landholders. Livestock development through SHGs are, therefore presently on the limelight due to their immense impact on capacity building and demographic enlightenment in rural India. While the movement of SHG has caught momentum in many places in India, in Jharkhand, it seems to be in its infancy. With this backdrop of poor progress of SHGs, the present book provides an insight into the structural and functional framework of SHGs in the state along with their social and economic impact on the life of members. It also enlightens about the perception of members towards this concept.