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Self-Help Group and Rural Women’s Socioeconomic Empowerment in India: An SDG Perspective
Abstract: This research examines the impact of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) on rural women in Khurda District, Odisha, and their contribution to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The central aim of the study is to understand whether participation in SHGs helps women improve their socioeconomic conditions and move closer to global development goals, such as poverty reduction, food security, better health, improved education, and gender equality. To assess this, …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 38–48 Read article