SHG Financial and Member Profile Details

This dataset provides an extensive and nuanced profile of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across diverse geographic and socio-economic contexts. It includes detailed information on the SHG's location, specifying the state, district, block, Gram Panchayat, and village, alongside a unique SHG identifier and its name. Key administrative details such as the date of formation, type of SHG, promoting entity, and banking information—including the bank name, branch, and account opening date—are also recorded. The dataset meticulously documents membership demographics, including total membership counts, gender distribution, and classifications by social categories such as Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes, and Other Social Categories. Additionally, it captures data on members with disabilities, both self-disabled and those with disabled family members, and provides insights into religious affiliations (Hindu, Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) and economic status, distinguishing between Above Poverty Line (APL), Below Poverty Line (BPL), and Poorest of the Poor under the PIP category.

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Sector Financial Inclusion, Rural Development
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Source Name Ministry of Rural Development
Source URL https://nrlm.gov.in/
Methodology Data collection for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NRLM) follows a structured methodology to ensure comprehensive and accurate information. The process begins with collecting basic SHG details, including state, district, block, Gram Panchayat, village, SHG name, formation date, type, promotion entity, and bank account information. Essential data points such as meeting frequency, bank linkage, savings per member, and loan account details are recorded. The methodology also involves assessing the preparedness of SHGs through questions about micro planning, basic training, bookkeeping practices, and the identification of a bookkeeper.To support financial inclusion, the data collection framework includes guidelines and multiple handbooks outlining the roles and responsibilities of mission units at various levels. These handbooks provide standardized procedures and best practices for ensuring effective SHG bank linkages and financial management. The collected data is then used to analyze SHG performance and impact, informing strategic decisions and program enhancements.