ROLE OF SELF HELP GROUPS - A Study with specific reference to Vellore District

Abstract

SHG is a movement which came to being in the early 1969. Prof. Muhammed Younus, a great economist
of Bangladesh took initiative in setting up Self Help Groups and this SHGs were gradually spread all over
the world. This social movement unites the people hailing from poor background. Those who are joining
this group feel socially and economically responsible to one another. In India, there are some likeminded
bodies and stakeholders of some government organizations play pivotal role towards the formation of
SHG In this research article, role of SHGs in Vellore district is studies under the three dimensions of
Cognitive role, leadership role and role towards entrepreneurship.