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Research
6. Perception of effectiveness of group functioning
by the members of women self-help groups in goat
farming -
V. Kavitha, R. S. Jiji, P. J. Rajkamal
Vet World. 2011; 4(11): 507-510
doi: 10.5455/vetworld.2011.507-510
Abstract
Kudumbashree, launched by the Government of Kerala
in 1998 for wiping out absolute poverty from the
state through concerted community action under the
leadership of Local Self Governments, is today one
of the largest women-empowering projects in India.
This is a study on the perception of effectiveness
of group functioning by the members of women
self-help groups in goat farming, operating under
Kudumbashree, in Thrissur district, Kerala.
Majority of the respondents (76%) perceived the
effectiveness of functioning of their groups as
medium. The functioning of the group in terms of
official procedures (mean score 1.96) was
perceived most effective by the members followed
by that of interpersonal relationship (mean score
1.93) and entrepreneurial activities (mean score
1.76).As for attitude towards group activity,
majority of the respondents (64.67%) expressed
high level of favourableness.Also, there was
significant positive correlation between the
members' perception of effectiveness of group
functioning and their attitude towards group
activity (b = 0.265). The findings of the study
provide valuable feedback to the policy makers of
the SHG strategy to improvise appropriate
strategies for enhancing the efficiency and
sustainability of WSHGs. The study suggests the
imperative need for imparting entrepreneurial
training to the respondents in goat farming along
with provision of resources such as good quality
breeds, grazing land, feed, market and veterinary
care.
Keywords: Kudumbashree, women
self-help groups, perception of effectiveness of
group functioning, attitude towards group
activity, goat farming
