Question

What is the primary purpose of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Kerala?

• A. Large-scale farming
• B. Financial inclusion and women empowerment
• C. Industrial development
• D. Urban migration

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Financial inclusion and women empowerment

The primary purpose of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Kerala is to empower marginalized communities, especially women, by providing them with financial inclusion, income-generating opportunities, and a platform for social and economic development. SHGs in Kerala, organized under the Kudumbashree Mission, have been instrumental in poverty alleviation and fostering self-reliance among women, who are the majority of SHG members.