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of the overall growth of their providing food to the needy, or
communities. spreading awareness — their
unparalleled contribution proved
In more ways than one, women
to be a major impetus in Prime
SHGs are the champions of the
Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of
AatmaNirbhar Bharat Campaign.
a self-reliant nation.
These SHGs are not only
empowering women financially The Government has taken several
but also transforming them into important initiatives to provide
leaders of social growth and them with necessary training,
national development. When economic assistance and
the country was hit by COVID-19 opportunities for their progress.
pandemic, women SHGs rose The Deendayal Antyodaya
to this extraordinary challenge. Yojana-National Livelihoods
Be it making masks, sanitizers, Mission (DAY-NRLM) organizes the
rural poor women into Self-Help
Groups that provide them with a
"The Prime Minister's praise is voice, space and resources. The
a matter of joy for us.This is a Mission continuously nurtures
victory for all SHGs. I wish to and supports them to improve
express my thanks on behalf of their quality of life.
all its members."
Regular training programmes are
- Manimekalai conducted for the SHG members
Women SHG member, on SHG management, linking
Thanjavur up with the markets, financial
literacy, and livelihoods-related
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