Self-help Groups (SHGs) and Women Empowerment in India

Dr. Arjun Yallappa Pangannavar is Associate Professor of Economics in J.S.S. Arts, Science and Commerece College, Gokak, Karnataka. He received his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Karnataka University, Dharwad. He has participated and presented papers at various national level seminars and conferences. His areas of specialization include women self-help groups (SHGs) and eradication of rural poverty. He has published a number of articles in reputed journals including Kurukshetra and Southern Economist.