Question : FUNDING OF SELF HELP GROUPS

(a) whether the Government proposes to launch Aajeevika Development and Financial Corporation to fund self- help- groups;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the views of each State including Goa in this regard ?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI PRADEEP JAIN `ADITYA`)

(a) & (b): The Government proposes to create a `Women SHG Development Fund` to empower women and promote their Self Help Groups (SHGs).

(c): All the states have emphasised the need for adequate credit facility at affordable rate of interest for women Self-Help Groups (SHGs).