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Self Help Groups (SHGs) for UPSC: Complete Notes

Self Help Groups (SHGs) are an important topic under Governance and Social Development in GS Paper II of the UPSC Civil Services Examination. They are small, voluntary associations of people primarily women who come together to improve their economic and social conditions through savings, credit,…

04 May 2026 1 min read

Self Help Groups (SHGs) are an important topic under Governance and Social Development in GS Paper II of the UPSC Civil Services Examination. They are small, voluntary associations of people primarily women who come together to improve their economic and social conditions through savings, credit, and collective action. SHGs play a crucial role in financial inclusion, poverty alleviation, and grassroots empowerment.

Understanding SHGs is essential for analyzing inclusive growth, rural development, and participatory governance in both Prelims and Mains.

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