Tag: Self-Help Groups

Andhra Pradesh has witnessed a notable increase in the number of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the last four years. The total number ofSHGs went up to 11.16 lakh from 8.71 lakh in 2019 in the State as per the latest data. The loan repayment rate has reached a record level of 99.67 percent making it the top State in repayments. The rolling out of government schemes linked to SHGs and reimbursement under YSR Sunna Vaddi (zero interest) scheme and increasing economic viability of SHG activities are driving the growth...