The role of Self-Help Groups in strengthening resilience amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from India

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作者：

Debashree Sinha ^{[1
]}

Aparajita Chattopadhyay ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Department of Population and Development, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai

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Discover Global Society | / 2卷 / 1期

关键词：

Adversities; COVID-19; pandemic; India; Lockdown; Resilience; Self-Help Groups;

D O I：

10.1007/s44282-024-00057-5

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摘要：

Self-Help Groups (SHGs), the credit based voluntary groups in India are widely known for their potential to alleviate poverty and empower women. This research article explores a lesser-known theme. It tries to analyze the possibility of utilizing the current SHG model of the Indian Government to build and strengthen resilience of the SHG members in case of an external shock like financial stress, food insecurity, dispute in home for joining SHG, and difficulty to repay loan amidst lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This article also focuses on their coping mechanisms and attitude towards these crises. By utilizing primary data collected from 320 SHG members in one of the aspirational districts in West Bengal, India, the present paper tries to fulfill its objective. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the problems faced by the SHG members by combining both quantitative and qualitative techniques. The findings reveal that from organizing vocational trainings to relaxing loan repayment, SHGs and its women members overcame various adversities with tenacity, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the study findings, it is reasonable to conclude that the current SHG model in India presents a promising avenue for enhancing the resilience of its members in the face of external shocks. © The Author(s) 2024.

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