CHANGING INVESTMENT AND ASSET CREATION PATTERN OF MUSLIM WOMEN IN SHG GROUPS IN DAKSHINA KANNADA - AN EVALUATION

Abstract

An assessment of the evolving asset-creation and investment habits of Muslim women in Dakshina Kannada, India's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) is presented in this article. The study is to examine the income, spending, savings, and investment flow in asset building and income-generating activities among SHG members with a focus on the economic empowerment of women through SHG initiatives. Using structured questionnaires and in-person interviews, primary and secondary data are gathered as part of the study technique. The results underline the importance of empowerment as a means of bringing about social change and show the beneficial effects of SHGs on Muslim women's savings and financial independence. The report offers insightful analysis and helpful suggestions for fostering the expansion of SHG projects to further empower women economically.