Asian Journal of Home Science

Juri Baruah ¹, Binapani Deka ¹, Krishna Baruah ¹, Pankaj Deka ¹

Affiliations
1 Krshi Vigyan Kendra, Jorhat, Assam, IN

Abstract

Communication is a two-way process. It is the meaningful exchange of information between two or a group of living creatures. The use of effective communication skills is an important social competency. An adolescent's level of maturity is closely related to levels of communication. Well-developed communication skills are essential skills for academic pursuits and for future life. Communication stands so deeply ischolar_mained in human behaviours and the structures of society. Communication skill is very much essential for village girls, because they are deprived part of population. One study was carried out on one hundred and fifty (150) girls within the age group of 10- 18 years from five (5) villages of Jorhat district of Assam. Villages were selected randomly from all the Developmental Blocks of Jorhat district of Assam. After collection of information, intervention programmes were arranged for these girls. Intervention programme included trainings in different areas, stories, lectures accompanied by charts, posters and other teaching aids were used for intervention. Slide shows were also arranged to impart information on different topics to improve their knowledge as well as communication skills. Their knowledge was assessed both before and after intervention. Significance difference was found between knowledge at pre and post-test in all the aspects.

Keywords

Communication, Skills, Adolescent Girls

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Binapani Deka ¹, Rupam Borgohain ¹

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Assam Agricultural University), Jorhat (Assam), IN

Abstract

Empowerment of rural women has emerged as an important issue in today. The economic empowerment of rural women is being regarded as independence for rural women. Rural women are becoming economically independent and providing employment opportunities to others through involving in micro entrepreneurship. Women's entrepreneurship contributes to the economic well-being of the family and communities and also reduces poverty. Self-help groups (SHGs) have smoothened the way for economic empowerment. Economic empowerment of rural women led to development of family, community, society, state and nation therefore it is very necessary to give keen of our attention over empowerment of women in the rural area for the real development of our country in all spheres. An SHG entrepreneur is someone that organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business enterprise. Today, more women are breaking free from the traditional, gender-specific roles and venturing into the business world. This study deals with empowerment of rural women through micro entrepreneurship development among rural women. This study was carried out to know the socio- economic background of the women SHG's, their knowledge, skills and earning capacity. The study also looked at the money management practices of women SHG members and their problems. On the basis of the findings that revealed limited knowledge of the women regarding value for savings, account keeping and financial liabilities. Only a few SHGs were found economically proficient.

Keywords

Problems, Opportunities, SHGs, Entrepreneurship Development.

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