An attempt is made in this book to examine the impact of Micro Finance through SHGs activities on the Socio-Economic Empowerment of tribal women in the Srikakulam District of Andhra Pradesh. Based on the major findings, the study concludes that due to their participation in the SHGs tribal women are able to improve control over their resources, freedom to move and interact, leadership, and reproductive choices, to some extent. This book is multidimensional by its nature and designed to serve the needs of wide variety of readers including Economists, Sociologist, Public Administrators and Anthropologists.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR M. Sundara Rao
Dr. M. Sundara Rao is a professor in the Department of Economics and presently working as Special officer of the Andhra University Campus, Etcherla; Srikakulam, A.P. He obtained his Post Graduate Degree in Economics from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam and received his M.Phil Degree from Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur and got his Ph.D. in Economics from Andhra University. Prof. Rao has published one text book, 13 of his research papers find place indifferent textbooks edited by other reputed authors. He has completed 3 minor and 3 major research projects, funded by UGC and other organization. Eighteen research degrees (four Ph.D. and 10 M.Phil) were awarded under his guidance. He has organized 2 national seminars and in association with various academic, administration body. Prof. Rao has worked extensively on various issues relating to tribal economy.
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