Impact of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) on Sustainable Livelihood Development in Rural Uttarakhand: A Study on the Influence of DAY-NRLM in Income Generation and Community Empowerment

Year : 2025 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 02 | Page : 46 54
    By

    Manisha Sarwaliya,

  • V.M.tripathi,

  1. Research Scholar, Dept of Commerce,Graphic Era Hill University Dehradun., ,
  2. Professor, Dept of Commerce, Graphic Era Hill, ,

Abstract

Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have emerged as a vital mechanism for fostering sustainable livelihoods in Uttarakhand, a region challenged by poverty, migration, and unemployment. This study examines the role of SHGs in expanding livelihood programs and empowering members, particularly in income generation, while highlighting the importance of group-based approaches for vulnerable communities like small farmers and craftsmen. Data collection for the study involved a questionnaire targeting 288 respondents across 100 SHGs to assess the impact of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) on sustainable development. Both primary and secondary data sources were utilized to enhance the study’s comprehensiveness. The analysis focuses on the effectiveness of SHG-led interventions in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and skill development. A hybrid methodology was employed, integrating surveys and interviews with SHG members and key stakeholders. The findings indicate that SHGs have notably increased income and employment opportunities, enhanced social capital, facilitated asset generation, and improved access to resources and markets. Nevertheless, challenges persist, such as limited access, insufficient training, and inadequate policy support. Despite these challenges, SHGs have played a critical role in empowering members to break the cycle of poverty and migration, significantly contributing to regional development.

Keywords: Sustainable Livelihood Development, Empowerment, SHGs, Community Resource Person- Enterprise Promotion

[This article belongs to Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology ]

How to cite this article:
Manisha Sarwaliya, V.M.tripathi. Impact of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) on Sustainable Livelihood Development in Rural Uttarakhand: A Study on the Influence of DAY-NRLM in Income Generation and Community Empowerment. Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 2025; 14(02):46-54.
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Manisha Sarwaliya, V.M.tripathi. Impact of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) on Sustainable Livelihood Development in Rural Uttarakhand: A Study on the Influence of DAY-NRLM in Income Generation and Community Empowerment. Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 2025; 14(02):46-54. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjoast/article=2025/view=209857


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Volume 14
Issue 02
Received 02/04/2025
Accepted 27/04/2025
Published 27/04/2025
Publication Time 25 Days
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