Simple guide
What is a women self-help group?
A women self-help group, or SHG, is usually a small group of women from the same area. Members save regularly, may access small loans and can start income-generating activities together.Small savings, collective strength
Regular small contributions from members create a common fund that can provide support when needed.
Small loans to begin work
Members may use group-based finance for farming, livestock, food processing or a small business.
Producing and selling together
Groups can make pickles, papad, spices, dairy foods, honey, millet products, vegetables and organic farm inputs.
Training and scheme connections
Many groups connect with banks, livelihood missions, training organisations and government programmes.
A wider market for women-led groups