Reinventing Empowerment: Case Studies on SHGs and Gender Transformation

Vipinkumar, V P and Gills, Reshma and Swathi Lekshmi, P S and Ebeneezar, Sanal and Anuja, A R and George, Saju and Jenni, B (2026) Reinventing Empowerment: Case Studies on SHGs and Gender Transformation. In: Beyond Blue Horizons Training Manual for BSc (Agri) students of Kerala Agricultural University. ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, pp. 1-39.

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Abstract

Self-Help Groups (SHGs) represent the grassroots engines of rural development, blending social capital with economic empowerment especially among women. By engaging with SHGs, students gain first-hand exposure to how collective action, microfinance, and entrepreneurship transform livelihoods and strengthen gender equity in rural communities. This topic encourages students to look beyond production-oriented agriculture and appreciate the human dimensions of rural progress leadership, cooperation, and empowerment. To make the learning process more engaging, students can interact directly with successful SHGs, document inspiring life stories, conduct participatory rural appraisals, and even assist in developing small agri-based enterprises. Such experiential learning not only nurtures empathy and social responsibility but also shapes them into holistic professionals capable of integrating technology with social change.

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