Empowering Women in North-East India through Self-Help Groups: Pathways to Leadership and Inclusive Governance

Author(s)	Ganesh Barman
Country	India
Abstract	This paper investigates the role of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in empowering women in North-East India, a region marked by ethnic diversity, economic challenges, and social complexities. Drawing on existing literature, government reports, the research evaluates how SHGs have contributed to women's socio-economic development, leadership, and participation in local governance. The study highlights region-specific challenges and successes, offering insights into policy implications and future directions for enhancing the impact of SHGs on women's empowerment and gender mainstreaming in governance.
Keywords	Women empowerment, SHGs, North-East India, socio-economic development, governance, women leadership, gender mainstreaming
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-01-19
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.66228

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