Effectiveness of Low-cost Communication Package on Enhancing Awareness on Entrepreneurial Skills of Women under Self-help Groups in Uttarakhand

Basera, Neelam; Bhardwaj, Neelam

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“…Knowledge gain was shown to be positively and strongly associated with education. Mass media exposure, information-seeking behavior and social participation were positively and significantly connected to knowledge growth among the communication characteristics (Basera and Bhardwaj, 2017).…”

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Socio-economic development through self-help groups in rural India – a qualitative study

Kandpal

2022

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Purpose Through a thematic analysis, this research study aims to examine the role of microfinance institutions (MFIs) and self-help groups (SHGs) in empowering rural women and their contribution to financial inclusion in India. Sustainable development can be achieved when resources are equally available and accessible for all, irrespective of gender differences. Design/methodology/approach For qualitative research, the response was collected through focused group discussion and gathered responses from members working in SHGs in Uttarakhand in India. Thematic analysis was done to analyse the data till the saturation level was reached. Findings Despite several socio-economic developments worldwide, women still fall among some of the most vulnerable communities, unable to access resources at par with men. Thus, women’s empowerment emerges as a theme central to sustainable development. MFIs are looking to empower women by increasing their savings habits. There are consistent efforts on the part of the government to formalize the system of SHGs and give them additional financial support by creating a proper link between the banking system and SHGs. We also need technology and innovation for creating financial literacy among women. Women’s empowerment cannot be achieved unless they are involved in financial inclusion by creating awareness. Originality/value The research focuses on people’s socio-economic development, especially women living in hilly and rural areas within the specific context of Uttarakhand in India. This research will provide an opportunity for strategic approaches and reveal the areas where government needs to focus for sustainable development.

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Socio-economic development through self-help groups in rural India – a qualitative study

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2022

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“…The overall picture emerged that women SHGs in Uttarakhand were not very effective in improving their economic status and in generating any new enterprise. Basera and Bhardwaj (2017) after analyzing the effect of low-cost communication packages in terms of gain in knowledge showed that almost half of the respondents (56.25%) acquired medium level of knowledge. The socio-economic variables age, caste, marital status, family type and family size were negatively and non-significantly correlated with gain in knowledge.…”

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Reaching sustainable development goals: Bringing financial inclusion to reality in India

Kandpal

2020

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The paper critically analyzes the problems and the hurdles for the financial inclusion for the economical growth and plans to call attention to the importance of Pradhan Mantri Yojana to bring Financial Inclusion a reality. A country can develop economically and socially if its weakest section can end up being financially independent. To achieve inclusive growth, the Government of India has introduced many schemes recently and steps have been taken that the benefits of policies reach the people. The schemes include Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojna, Pradhan Mantri Bima Suraksha Yojna and Pradhan Manti Atal Yojna that have already been launched. The unawareness of financial institutions in the rural, semi‐urban and hilly areas of India is worrisome. The study focuses on the secondary source of information obtained through the website of the Reserve Bank of India website and other published sources. Sustainable growth, economic development and progress of an economy can only be achieved if a country has a well‐equipped financial system. All the assets, funds and capital have to be properly channelized for attaining inclusive and sustainable development goals in the Indian economy.

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“…Despite women's central role in agriculture, they face numerous challenges in accessing support services offered by the public or private organizations (Karuna, 2013). Evidently, women showed more dependency on interpersonal channels of communication than mass media and other cosmopolite channels of communication (Basera and Bhardwaj, 2018). It is rather the interpersonal channels of communication which influences the actions and decisions of others, resulting in patterned flow of communication.…”

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Using Social Network Analysis to Identify Opinion Leaders in Agricultural Knowledge Exchange and Decision-Making Network of Farm Women

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2022

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The use of social network theories dates back to 1930s with the pioneering works of psycho-sociologist Moreno. With the advent of advanced technologies, there has been an explosion of its applications to various disciplines. The study applies social network theory to analyze agricultural knowledge exchange and decision-making network of farm women. The analysis identifies farm women who occupy central and strategic positions and acts as opinion leaders in the network. The study was carried out in the Himalayan regions of Uttarakhand, India. Descriptive research design and multi-stage sampling were adopted. A total of 298 respondents were selected purposively from the two villages of Uttarakhand. Data were collected through survey sociometric method. UCINET and SPSS were used for data analysis and interpretations. The findings showed that high in degree and Out degree centrality was recorded by 24 (12, 12) and 48 (26, 22) farm women in the two study villages. Total 24 opinion leaders were identified within the agricultural knowledge exchange and decision-making network. Their extent of opinion leadership was influenced by age, marital status, farming experience, socio-economic status, innovativeness, achievement motivation, decision making ability, risk preference, economic motivation, information seeking behaviour, cosmopoliteness and social participation.

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Effectiveness of Low-cost Communication Package on Enhancing Awareness on Entrepreneurial Skills of Women under Self-help Groups in Uttarakhand

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Socio-economic development through self-help groups in rural India – a qualitative study

Socio-economic development through self-help groups in rural India – a qualitative study

Reaching sustainable development goals: Bringing financial inclusion to reality in India

Using Social Network Analysis to Identify Opinion Leaders in Agricultural Knowledge Exchange and Decision-Making Network of Farm Women

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