The Study on the Role of Self-Help Groups in Women's Socio-Economic Empowerment in the Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society (PACCS) at Belur, Salem District

A study on women's socio-economic empowerment through self-help groups in rural organisations considered it significant to socio-economic empowerment. This study is on the role of the Primary Agriculture Cooperative Credit Society (PACCS) in Belur, Salem District, towards enhancing SHGs in women's socio-economic empowerment. The study is on 15 women members and uses SPSS to analyse data. The study analyses economic independence, decision-making power, financial management capabilities, and the impact of cooperative members on SHGs in women's socio-economic status. The findings provide insight into how PACCS enhances self-help groups in socio-economic empowerment among women and suggest policy reforms.