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How can the situation of Indian Self-Help Groups be improved?
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This presentation discusses various aspects of self-help groups (SHGs) in India. The presentation:
- Describes APMAS, a state level technical support institution for SHGs and their federations;
- Examines the SHG-Bank linkage in India, focusing on Andhra Pradesh;
- Describes the present status of SHGs in India;
- Discusses major issues faced by SHGs:
- Lists the following issues faced by SHG federations:
- Non-existence of a national data-base;
- Lack of rating agencies;
- Need for improvement in governance, systems and asset quality;
- High promotional costs.
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