Author:
Chatterjee Susmita,Dutta Gupta Sangita,Upadhyay Parijat
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of the paper is to address the sustainability issue of Self-help groups by means of developing small business/micro-entrepreneurs.
Design/methodology/approach
The causal relationship between empowerment through SHG and micro-entrepreneurship is being investigated by estimating empirical data through structural equation modelling with second-order latent factor.
Findings
Empirical examination supports the causal relationship between empowerment through SHG and small business.
Research limitations/implications
The study is conforming the policy of group forming and, at this stage, develops a conceptual framework but with real implications for comprehensive policy decisions.
Originality/value
There are many studies on the women empowerment aspect of SHGs. However, few attempted to find out how the micro-entrepreneurs emerging from SHGs.
Subject
Management Science and Operations Research,General Business, Management and Accounting
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