MORE THAN HALF THE SKY WOMEN SELF HELP GROUPS

This book reflects the struggle of women in reversing their role in household and social matters. It discusses in great detail the emergence of the concept of Self Help Groups, especially Women Self Help Groups and see them transform into great reformers of village economy. Some of these women have created history and stand as epitomes of success. The author narrates the success stories of not only Padmashree Phoolbasan Yadav, Padmashree Shamshad Begum but also includes the ordeals of Manorama Devi, Godavari, Mamta Chandravanshi and others like her. The book gives a deeper insight into the methodic changes that facilitated women empowerment