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Challenges and Opportunities in SHG-led Microfinance in the Plateau Region of Ranchi

Author(s) DR.BRAJESH JEE SINHA
Country India
Abstract ABSTRACT
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have emerged as powerful tools in the landscape of financial inclusion and rural empowerment in India. Rooted in community participation, these informal collectives have played an instrumental role in bridging the gap between marginalized communities and formal financial systems. In tribal and plateau regions such as Ranchi, SHGs are not only financial units but also catalysts for social and economic transformation. However, despite their growing presence and government-backed support, the potential of SHG-led microfinance remains underutilized due to infrastructural, educational, and socio-cultural constraints. This paper investigates the challenges and opportunities associated with SHG-led microfinance in the plateau region of Ranchi. Employing a mixed-method approach that combines qualitative interviews, focus group discussions, and secondary data analysis, the study evaluates the operational dynamics of SHGs, their impact on livelihoods, and the systemic barriers they face. Key challenges identified include low literacy, irregular savings habits, dependency on traditional moneylenders, weak group leadership, and inadequate access to institutional credit. Simultaneously, the study uncovers immense opportunities for enhancing SHG performance through technology adoption, financial literacy programs, improved credit linkage, and market-based tribal livelihood models. The paper further highlights gaps in implementation, such as poor monitoring frameworks, lack of policy convergence, and the absence of scalable models. Recommendations include strengthening SHG federations, leveraging digital platforms, and fostering youth and NGO collaborations. By mapping both the obstacles and possibilities, this paper offers a contextualized roadmap for empowering SHGs in Ranchi’s plateau region, with broader implications for tribal economies across India. It contributes to the discourse on inclusive development and financial democracy in underbanked regions.
Keywords Self-Help Groups, Microfinance, Financial Inclusion, Ranchi Plateau, Tribal Women, Livelihood Promotion, SHG-Bank Linkage, Rural Development
Field Sociology > Banking / Finance
Published In Volume 16, Issue 2, April-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-28
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i2.6547
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9r8f4
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