Motivational Factors and Constraints faced by Men and Women Self-Help Groups


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Authors

  • V. Chinmayi UAHS, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India.
  • Basavaraj Beerannavar UAHS, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India.
  • J. Raghuraja ICAR-Taralabalu KVK, Davangere, Karnataka, India.

Keywords:

Self-Help Groups

Abstract

This study was carried out in Shivamogga district of Karnataka state to identify the motivational factors and constraints of men and women self-help groups. In all, 150 respondents covering 30 SH Gs were interviewed. The study revealed that with respect to motivational factors, men formed into self-help groups to reduce financial problems ( 54.67% ), improve social status ( 45.33%) and women groups were formed to increase future savings (7 4. 67% ), improve social status ( 64%) and obtain financial support (62.67%). The major constraints faced by the men self help groups were lack of technical guidance (42.67%), lack of training and skill development facility (38.67%), insufficient availability of loan (17.33%) while constraints faced by women self-help groups were lack of technical guidance ( 36%), inadequate availability of raw materials for Income Generating Activities (30.67%), lack of training and skill development facility (29.33%)

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Submitted

01-09-2025

Published

10-07-2015

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2015)

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How to Cite

V. Chinmayi, Basavaraj Beerannavar, & J. Raghuraja. (2015). Motivational Factors and Constraints faced by Men and Women Self-Help Groups. Journal of Agricultural Extension Management, 16(1). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JAEM/article/view/171282