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The Influence of Microfinance on Women Empowerment Derived through Self Help Groups in Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India


V.R. Radhaakrishnan, Dr.V.M. Shenbagaraman and Dr.P. Saravanan
Abstract

This study is carried out with the objectives of examining the Impact of Microfinance on Women Empowerment with variables of Social Empowerment, Economic Empowerment and Enhancement of their Skill through Self Help Group. The study is carried out based on Descriptive Research method. The population for the study is Self Help Group members residing at Kanchipuram district. One hundred respondents were chosen as sample by using Convenience Sampling. The study shows that the married women are empowered more than unmarried women. Also, it shows married women have attained Social Empowerment and enhancement on their skills compared with unmarried women and the SHG members Economic Empowerment is still not up to the mark.

Volume 11 | 07-Special Issue

Pages: 319-327