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Micro finance, self help groups (SHGS) and the Socio- Economic development of rural people (A case study with special reference to the Lakhimpur district of Assam)

Gunindra Nath Sarmah, Diganta Das · 2012 · Asian Journal of Research in Business Economics and Management

Summary. Microfinance through self-help groups (SHGs) enables poor rural people in India's Lakhimpur district to increase income and improve living standards through independent economic activities. A study of 250 respondents across 50 SHGs found that participation in SHGs, particularly benefiting disadvantaged women, provides essential financial access for rural poverty reduction and socio-economic development.

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Sarmah, G. N., & Das, D.. (2012). Micro finance, self help groups (SHGS) and the Socio- Economic development of rural people (A case study with special reference to the Lakhimpur district of Assam). Asian Journal of Research in Business Economics and Management. http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ajrbem&volume=2&issue=4&article=012

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India
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Asia
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funding, entrepreneurship
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2026-04-28