Abstract

Self-help groups empower their members through the provision of knowledge, skills, motivation, and competencies that results in sustainable agriculture and inclusive growth of farmer’s socio economic status. But such inclusive growth is attainable only when the members have sufficient awareness of the operations of self help group. Active involvement in the group is key parameter to enhance the inclusive growth. Inclusive growth includes linkage with bank for microfinance, money transfer service, loan credit facility etc. The papers throws a light on assessing the impact of the variables such as educational background and the age group responsible for increasing the awareness level among the farmers category about the operations or activities of self help groups. Nearly 380 samples have been taken for assessment from the rural areas of Puducherry. It is found that educational background and age factor do not impact but the active involvement being a member of the group enhances the awareness level and in turn enriches the inclusive growth of the farmers.

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