“Rural Women Empowerment through Entrepreneurial Activities of Self Help Groups in Churu District of Rajasthan.”

Abstract

Women's empowerment is an indicator of their all-around development. Women's empowerment is a multi-dimensional process that identifies, confronts, and addresses the challenges women face in their lives. Rural livelihood programs in Rajasthan are implemented under the RGAVP, which coordinates government and non-government initiatives across central and state governments by promoting community institution-building, financial inclusion, livelihood support, and skill development through women's self-help groups (SHGs). The entrepreneurial activities of self-help groups (SHGs) are proving effective in empowering rural women by awakening their entrepreneurial spirit. Self-help groups (SHGs) are organizations of women in rural areas that provide microcredit for entrepreneurial activities. Focusing on poor women and marginalized groups in Rajasthan, it aims to improve the income, economic opportunities, and empowerment of the rural poor and the agriculture and non-farm sectors.This study aimed to explore the empowerment of rural women through the entrepreneurial activities of self-help groups (SHGs). The findings indicate that membership in SHGs significantly impacts women's ability to engage in work and make financial decisions for their families. As a result, SHGs' business initiatives have a huge influence on women's socioeconomic circumstances in various ways. This research study examines the level of empowerment of rural women before and after their membership in a self-help group.