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Role of Self-Help Groups in Promoting Entrepreneurship: A Study of Mandya District, Karnataka

Author(s) Ms. Pavithra D E, Dr. Varadarajegowda G C
Country India
Abstract Abstract: Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have emerged as a powerful institutional mechanism for promoting grassroots entrepreneurship and women's economic empowerment in rural India. This paper examines the role of SHGs in fostering entrepreneurship in Mandya district of Karnataka, a region with significant agricultural output (₹2,000 crore annual turnover) and growing potential for value-added enterprises . Using a mixed-method approach combining secondary data analysis, case studies, and government reports, the study finds that SHGs in Mandya have successfully facilitated micro-enterprise development across multiple sectors including food processing, handicrafts, upcycling, and agricultural marketing. Key success factors include access to microfinance, government schemes (notably PM-FME), institutional support from federations, and market linkages through initiatives like Rural Marts. The study documents that the Mahilodaya Rural Mart in Mandya has generated business worth ₹10 lakh with 15% profit, benefiting 250 SHG members . However, challenges persist including limited market access, skill gaps, and the need for sustained handholding support. The paper concludes with policy recommendations to strengthen SHG-based entrepreneurship in Mandya and similar agrarian districts.
Keywords Kew words : Self-Help Groups (SHGs) , Women Empowerment , Rural Entrepreneurship , Microfinance, Livelihood Development
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Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-11
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