Self-help Groups (SHGs) are fast emerging as powerful tool of socio-economic empowerment of the poor in our rural areas. SHG is a small body formed by the people for meeting their specific objective, particularly credit. Next come NGOs who are a group of individuals without external controls having paid or unpaid workers. Panchayats play a major role in the administration of rural development. As panchayat got tremendous public support little need is in rural areas to opt for NGOs. Moreover, the clash of ideology between NGOs and panchayat and their preconceived idea about NGOs’ role hampered to a large extent the collaborative work as well as participation of NGOs in the development progress. But how situation is changing. Emphasis on NGOs for involving in the development work is being given from the state level. NGOs, Panchayati Raj and Self-Help Groups are being considered as ‘Motivators of Public’ and complementary to each other.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR S.B. Verma
Dr. S.B. Verma got through Master degree in Commerce and Economics as well as Bachelor degree in Law from Bihar University, Muzaffarpur. He was awarded Ph.D. degree from Patna University, Patna and also D.Litt degree from Allahabad Univesity, Allahabad. He had been Reader at Nagaland Central University, Kohima, and Lecturer at HNB University, Garhwal. He is faculty member of Commerce, SNS College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar University, Muzaffarpur; Guest faculty at many universities and a National Fellow. He is an Academic Counselor for many educational institutions. Dr. Verma is a member of All India Commerce Association, and All India Accounting Association. He was granted a major project of UGC. He has extensively published research papers in leading academic journals and contributed a number of papers in National and International Seminar-cum-Conferences. He is a renowned author and editor of more than three dozen outstanding research books. He has guided many Ph.D. students. Dr. Verma is a distinguished personality in commerce and management. He has throughout a meritorious career.
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