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The Empowerment of Women with Self-Help Groups: Evidence from East Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh, India

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Rao. U. Gangadhara1, *, Manchala Veera Krishna2, *
1Assistant Professor, Dept. of Management, Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, (IIIT-AP), Nuzvid, Eluru District, AP, India
2Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Aditya University, Surampalem, East Godavari District, AP, India
*Corresponding author. Email: mba.ugr@gmail.com
*Corresponding author. Email: veerakrishnam@adityauniversity.in
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Rao. U. Gangadhara, Manchala Veera Krishna
Available Online 4 November 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-872-1_12How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Self-Help Groups (SHGs); Empowerment; Financial Inclusion; Microfinance
Abstract

Self-help Groups (SHGs) have emerged as potent instruments for enhancing women’s empowerment in rural India, promoting financial inclusion and socioeconomic advancement. This study investigates the impact of SHGs on women in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, employing structured surveys and interviews with 300 SHG members. The findings demonstrate that SHG participation significantly improves financial literacy, boosts household income, and diminishes reliance on informal credit sources. Furthermore, the participants showed measurable gains in financial literacy and decision-making capacities. Overall, SHG involvement has had considerable positive effects on the socioeconomic conditions of rural women in the district.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Business Practices and Innovative Models (ICSBPIM-2025)
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Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
4 November 2025
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978-94-6463-872-1
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2352-5428
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