Agriculture Update

Sukhdeep Kaur Mann ¹, Varinder Randhawa ²

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Fatehgarh Sahib (Punjab), IN
2 Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

Microfinance, training and capacity building are important component of SHGs. Constant inputs of training and capacity building are required to sustain SHGs. Therefore, in the present study investigator tried to investigate about the type of training being provided and effectiveness of training among SHG members. The present study based on survey research design covered all the districts of Punjab to give comprehensive picture of the training and capacity building of women SHGs in the state. The findings revealed that nearly fifty per cent of the SHGs were not provided with any type of training and majority of the respondents showed dissatisfaction as far as training for capacity building and skill formation was concerned. It is therefore, suggested that for the sustainability of SHGs in Punjab SHPIs should focus more on training and capacity building of these members.

Keywords

Self-Help Groups, Training Capacity Building.

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Amandeep Kaur Makkar ¹, Sukhdeep Kaur Mann ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Extension Education and Communication Management, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

Unemployment is the prime challenge India is facing in the process of its development and inclusive growth. Therefore, there is a need for promoting self-employment for the unemployed youth, especially for those living below the poverty line, and enhance their skills through proper entrepreneurship training. The government of India has undertaken lots of initiatives to promote self-employment in the country through entrepreneurial development programmes (EDPs). RSETI is one of the initiatives of Ministry of Rural Development. The present investigation was therefore, planned to seek the feedback from the beneficiaries of RSETI EDPs in Ludhiana district of Punjab state. A total of one hundred and fifty beneficiaries of RSETI, Ludhiana, who were engaged in income generation activities constituted the sample for the study. Data was collected through a well structured and pretested interview schedule. Beneficiaries perceived economic and social benefits from RSETI EDP’s. The major constraints perceived by the beneficiaries were” in appropriate location of the institute, lack of infrastructural facilities and lack of practical trainings facilities” in the institute. Appropriate infrastructural facilities, marketing support and organization of field visits were major suggestions given by the beneficiaries for better functioning of RSETI.

Keywords

RSETI, Benefits, Constraints, Suggestions.

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