Poverty Reduction Self Help Group Strategy

Rural Development paradigms and poverty reduction strategies have been evolving over time on the basis of emerging theoretical insights and implementation experiences. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has adopted a model of participatory development with social mobilization and capacity buidling of the poor at the supporting planks for poverty reduction in all its dimensions. With Janmabhoomi as an anchor, the self-help group movement has received an immense impetus in the recent past.
About Author :
Dr. P. Krishnaiah is a senior IAS officer working with the Government of Andhra Pradesh. He has varied experience in the fields of development and public administration. Project Director, DRDA, Prakasam District, Joint Secretary to Chief Minister of Andhra PRadesh.
Contents :
Foreword Message Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Poverty: The Problem and its Facets The Evolution of Poverty Alleviation PRogrammes in India Origin of SHG Paradigm and its Merits SHGs Figting Income Poverty in Andhra Prades SHGs Promoting Natural Resource Management and Human Development Performance of Women Self help groups in Mahabhoobnagar district Case Studies of SHGs in Chittoor District Summary, Findings, Conclusions and Policy Choices References Index