- The document analyzes the performance of Mission Shakti, a program in Odisha, India that aims to empower women economically through self-help groups (SHGs).
- It finds that Mission Shakti has significantly improved members' economic conditions by providing income-generating activities, training, credit, and market linkages. However, some problems remain like poor delivery systems and lack of training.
- The study examines the socioeconomic profiles of SHG members, status of SHGs, and economic and social impacts of Mission Shakti in empowering women in Odisha based on a survey of 142 members across 9 SHGs.
Dairy Industry in India had a long historical tradition..
World 2nd largest milk producer.
White revolution in 1975.
Asia produces 57% of the World’s total dairy production.
India produces 17% of the World’s total dairy production.
Dairy Industry in India had a long historical tradition..
World 2nd largest milk producer.
White revolution in 1975.
Asia produces 57% of the World’s total dairy production.
India produces 17% of the World’s total dairy production.
The market size for milk and milk products (formal + informal sector) is estimated INR 3.6 lakh crores.
The organized market is growing at nearly 10 percent in value terms annually
Traditional dairy products account for about 50% of the total milk produced
The organized sector processes an estimated 20% of the total milk output in India
Milk is processed and marketed by 170 Milk Producers’ Cooperative Unions
Dairy Sector Contributes 17% of the Country’s Total Expenditure on Food
Per capita milk consumption is around 276 g per day
Dairy contributes to 16% of consumer spend on food – 18% in Urban, 15% in rural
Milk procurement price has grown by about 2.5 times in the last decade
In this presentation you will get
1) Project Report of Dairy Farming
2) Layout Planning and infrastructure development
3) Animal Sourcing
4) Dairy Farm Machinery
5) Herd Management solutions
Establishment of N.D.U.S.S. – 28th October, 1948
Establishment of industry – 1963
Type of milk procured – Mix milk
Mode of procurement – Milk cans and milk tankers
Number of societies – 526
Average procurement of milk per day – 79679 litres
Procurement Centres – Ramnagar, Kotabagh, Ramgarh, Bhimtaal, Betaalghat, Dhaari, Okhalkanda, Haldwani, Almora etc.
Number of retail sellers – 890
Certificates associated with the industry – Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2008) and Food Safety Management System (ISO 22000:2005)
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
The Journal will bring together leading researchers, engineers and scientists in the domain of interest from around the world. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to
The market size for milk and milk products (formal + informal sector) is estimated INR 3.6 lakh crores.
The organized market is growing at nearly 10 percent in value terms annually
Traditional dairy products account for about 50% of the total milk produced
The organized sector processes an estimated 20% of the total milk output in India
Milk is processed and marketed by 170 Milk Producers’ Cooperative Unions
Dairy Sector Contributes 17% of the Country’s Total Expenditure on Food
Per capita milk consumption is around 276 g per day
Dairy contributes to 16% of consumer spend on food – 18% in Urban, 15% in rural
Milk procurement price has grown by about 2.5 times in the last decade
In this presentation you will get
1) Project Report of Dairy Farming
2) Layout Planning and infrastructure development
3) Animal Sourcing
4) Dairy Farm Machinery
5) Herd Management solutions
Establishment of N.D.U.S.S. – 28th October, 1948
Establishment of industry – 1963
Type of milk procured – Mix milk
Mode of procurement – Milk cans and milk tankers
Number of societies – 526
Average procurement of milk per day – 79679 litres
Procurement Centres – Ramnagar, Kotabagh, Ramgarh, Bhimtaal, Betaalghat, Dhaari, Okhalkanda, Haldwani, Almora etc.
Number of retail sellers – 890
Certificates associated with the industry – Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2008) and Food Safety Management System (ISO 22000:2005)
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
The Journal will bring together leading researchers, engineers and scientists in the domain of interest from around the world. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to
A STUDY ON IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING PROGRAMMES AND ITS IMPACT ON SHG MEMBERS W...IAEME Publication
This paper makes an attempt to find out the various types of training programmes offered by the Government Self help groups and Private self help groups and at the same time the level of awareness and the importance of training programmes on its members. Employability is the most imperative factor in every human’s life, it is the way to earn income and to run livelihood. But due to rapid growth of population in the country, or in state it is becoming difficult for the Government to provide employment opportunities to the young youth’s living in the village, state or in district. Government is trying to motivate the youth to start up new ventures and to be self employed which would create employment opportunities further. Government of India as well as Maharashtra is trying to motivate women, youth and other individuals to start up new ventures, to create their own self employment .
IMPACT ANALYSIS OF WELFARE SCHEMES OF WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT: WITH REFERENCE TO ...IAEME Publication
Empowerment of women essentially mean improving the social, political and
economic status of women, especially the traditional underprivileged one. It means
creating an environment where women are free from any kind of physical, mental
abuse, exploitation, and prejudice that they are the most vulnerable section in the
society. Recognising the importance of women in the economic growth of the nation,
the Government of India along with State Governments has been taking several efforts
since post-independence period to uplift women from their conditions in general.
Attempts were made by the Government to address the issues through employment,
empowerment, labour force participation, education, gender equality and
entrepreneurship. The focus of Government is progressively shifting towards
promoting women entrepreneurship to motivate women to participate in the economic
activities. The study examines the perspective of women who are getting benefitted
through various government schemes implemented in assistance with nongovernmental organizations. The impact observed is in terms of such as - financial
assistance, training facilities, infrastructure and its awareness, motivation,
confidence, increase in the rate of women opting for entrepreneurship. Studies have
shown that such initiatives are boosting self-confidence, increasing the purchasing
power and decision making power, leading to their empowerment. It, therefore,
addresses the economic, socio-cultural, inter-personal, psychological, political and
legal domains of empowerment. The study has been conducted in three selected
village of Maharashtra. Data was collected from various NGO, Women entrepreneurs
and women beneficiaries associated with various Self-Help Group’s (SHG’s) in the
Kanave, Shahapur (Dist. Thane) and Vengaon, Karjat (Dist. Raigad) regions. The
Mixed method approach has been adopted for analysis of this research. Primary data
was collected from personal interviews with well-structured questionnaires and focus
group discussions in both the areas.
Conceptual framework of women empowerment through shgRAVICHANDIRANG
Empowerment of women in the third world countries is important because the benefits will be felt not only by the women themselves, but by their households as well. It may take a more
enlightened approach to ensure the empowerment of women in developing countries, but the returns to their families and even the societies as a whole will be worth it. The conceptual development of the subject matter of research shall be arranged in a chronological order. This Paper highlighted the Conceptual framework which was earlerly undertaken by various researchers.
Impact of Microcredit on Socio-Cultural Status of Members of Wshgs; A Study i...iosrjce
Odisha is a mineral rich state in India but the economy of the state mainly dependents on
agricultural. Majority of the population belongs to rural areas; therefore rural sector is the main source of
economic development and manpower in the state. The western part of the state is rich with industrialization
whereas the eastern part of the state is rich with highly futile lands. In eastern part one of the costal district is
Jagatsinghpur. Development of rural areas is essential for the enhancement of overall economy and for the
betterment of rural communities. The aim of the present study was to find the impact of microcredit on sociocultural
status of the WSHG members in rural areas of district Jagatsinghpur. The universe for the present
study was all WSHG of the said district. The Sample of 187 respondents was selected from the targeted
population using the simple random sampling technique. A survey was conducted to carry out the study in which
a close ended structured questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to draw the results
from the study. Through descriptive analysis, the study clearly demonstrated that microcredit has played a
positive role in improving the socio cultural status of members of WSHGs. In this regard the study observed that
microcredit played the positive role in changing and improving the women empowerment in the state.
IMPACT OF MICRO FINANCE THROUGH SELF HELP GROUPS IN PUDUKOTTAI DISTRICTIAEME Publication
Micro finance programmes targeting women empowerment have been a welcome initiative. It is recognized and accepted as one of the new development paradigms for alleviating poverty through social and economic empowerment of poor, with special emphasis on empowering women. Providing micro credit to rural women through an organized setup will make them enterprising. SHGs are a viable organized set up to disburse micro credits to rural women for the purpose of encouraging them to enter into entrepreneurial activities.
Economic Contribution of Women in Self Help Groups: Village Level Evidence fr...iosrjce
Women in Self Help Groups (SHGs) have made their mark in the rural economy in a quite nontraditional
way. This paper examines the economic contribution of SHG women drawing on a field survey
conducted in 20 villages by canvassing a structured schedule among 150 sample respondents of two blocks of
Balasore district in Odisha, India. The findings show that women in SHG’s have made a significantly positive
contribution to employment, income, expenditure and saving at the household level. An increase in the demand
for SHG products is required for improving productivity of women and enhancing their economic contribution
in a sustainable way. A reorientation in policy is suggested for generating awareness, upgrading skills and
expanding markets in order to augment their contribution and raise their empowerment level for the benefit of
the households as well as for transforming the rural economy in a big way.
Economic Empowerment of Women through Microcredit in South-west Region of Ban...iosrjce
This study tries to reveal the role of microcredit in enhancing women empowerment in south-west
region of Bangladesh, especially in Batiaghata Upazila of Khulna District. The sample size is 80 which has
been selected randomly, and, is comprising of equal number of microcredit taker and non-microcredit taker
women of Batiaghata Upazila which has been selected randomly, engaged in poultry farming. Cumulative
Empowerment Index (CEI) is constructed and multiple linear regression model is used to find out women
empowerment status. By using CEI, the study has found that the microcredit taker women are economically
more empowered than the non-microcredit taker women. By using multiple linear regression model, the study
also finds that, contribution to household income, monthly investment, and new addition to asset ownership of
the respondents have statistically significant effect on women empowerment. But status regarding microcredit
taking gives statistically insignificant result. Above all, based on the empirical result, it can be concluded that
status regarding microcredit has a positive effect on economic empowerment of women in the study area.
Introduction:
RNA interference (RNAi) or Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing (PTGS) is an important biological process for modulating eukaryotic gene expression.
It is highly conserved process of posttranscriptional gene silencing by which double stranded RNA (dsRNA) causes sequence-specific degradation of mRNA sequences.
dsRNA-induced gene silencing (RNAi) is reported in a wide range of eukaryotes ranging from worms, insects, mammals and plants.
This process mediates resistance to both endogenous parasitic and exogenous pathogenic nucleic acids, and regulates the expression of protein-coding genes.
What are small ncRNAs?
micro RNA (miRNA)
short interfering RNA (siRNA)
Properties of small non-coding RNA:
Involved in silencing mRNA transcripts.
Called “small” because they are usually only about 21-24 nucleotides long.
Synthesized by first cutting up longer precursor sequences (like the 61nt one that Lee discovered).
Silence an mRNA by base pairing with some sequence on the mRNA.
Discovery of siRNA?
The first small RNA:
In 1993 Rosalind Lee (Victor Ambros lab) was studying a non- coding gene in C. elegans, lin-4, that was involved in silencing of another gene, lin-14, at the appropriate time in the
development of the worm C. elegans.
Two small transcripts of lin-4 (22nt and 61nt) were found to be complementary to a sequence in the 3' UTR of lin-14.
Because lin-4 encoded no protein, she deduced that it must be these transcripts that are causing the silencing by RNA-RNA interactions.
Types of RNAi ( non coding RNA)
MiRNA
Length (23-25 nt)
Trans acting
Binds with target MRNA in mismatch
Translation inhibition
Si RNA
Length 21 nt.
Cis acting
Bind with target Mrna in perfect complementary sequence
Piwi-RNA
Length ; 25 to 36 nt.
Expressed in Germ Cells
Regulates trnasposomes activity
MECHANISM OF RNAI:
First the double-stranded RNA teams up with a protein complex named Dicer, which cuts the long RNA into short pieces.
Then another protein complex called RISC (RNA-induced silencing complex) discards one of the two RNA strands.
The RISC-docked, single-stranded RNA then pairs with the homologous mRNA and destroys it.
THE RISC COMPLEX:
RISC is large(>500kD) RNA multi- protein Binding complex which triggers MRNA degradation in response to MRNA
Unwinding of double stranded Si RNA by ATP independent Helicase
Active component of RISC is Ago proteins( ENDONUCLEASE) which cleave target MRNA.
DICER: endonuclease (RNase Family III)
Argonaute: Central Component of the RNA-Induced Silencing Complex (RISC)
One strand of the dsRNA produced by Dicer is retained in the RISC complex in association with Argonaute
ARGONAUTE PROTEIN :
1.PAZ(PIWI/Argonaute/ Zwille)- Recognition of target MRNA
2.PIWI (p-element induced wimpy Testis)- breaks Phosphodiester bond of mRNA.)RNAse H activity.
MiRNA:
The Double-stranded RNAs are naturally produced in eukaryotic cells during development, and they have a key role in regulating gene expression .
Professional air quality monitoring systems provide immediate, on-site data for analysis, compliance, and decision-making.
Monitor common gases, weather parameters, particulates.
Earliest Galaxies in the JADES Origins Field: Luminosity Function and Cosmic ...Sérgio Sacani
We characterize the earliest galaxy population in the JADES Origins Field (JOF), the deepest
imaging field observed with JWST. We make use of the ancillary Hubble optical images (5 filters
spanning 0.4−0.9µm) and novel JWST images with 14 filters spanning 0.8−5µm, including 7 mediumband filters, and reaching total exposure times of up to 46 hours per filter. We combine all our data
at > 2.3µm to construct an ultradeep image, reaching as deep as ≈ 31.4 AB mag in the stack and
30.3-31.0 AB mag (5σ, r = 0.1” circular aperture) in individual filters. We measure photometric
redshifts and use robust selection criteria to identify a sample of eight galaxy candidates at redshifts
z = 11.5 − 15. These objects show compact half-light radii of R1/2 ∼ 50 − 200pc, stellar masses of
M⋆ ∼ 107−108M⊙, and star-formation rates of SFR ∼ 0.1−1 M⊙ yr−1
. Our search finds no candidates
at 15 < z < 20, placing upper limits at these redshifts. We develop a forward modeling approach to
infer the properties of the evolving luminosity function without binning in redshift or luminosity that
marginalizes over the photometric redshift uncertainty of our candidate galaxies and incorporates the
impact of non-detections. We find a z = 12 luminosity function in good agreement with prior results,
and that the luminosity function normalization and UV luminosity density decline by a factor of ∼ 2.5
from z = 12 to z = 14. We discuss the possible implications of our results in the context of theoretical
models for evolution of the dark matter halo mass function.
Richard's aventures in two entangled wonderlandsRichard Gill
Since the loophole-free Bell experiments of 2020 and the Nobel prizes in physics of 2022, critics of Bell's work have retreated to the fortress of super-determinism. Now, super-determinism is a derogatory word - it just means "determinism". Palmer, Hance and Hossenfelder argue that quantum mechanics and determinism are not incompatible, using a sophisticated mathematical construction based on a subtle thinning of allowed states and measurements in quantum mechanics, such that what is left appears to make Bell's argument fail, without altering the empirical predictions of quantum mechanics. I think however that it is a smoke screen, and the slogan "lost in math" comes to my mind. I will discuss some other recent disproofs of Bell's theorem using the language of causality based on causal graphs. Causal thinking is also central to law and justice. I will mention surprising connections to my work on serial killer nurse cases, in particular the Dutch case of Lucia de Berk and the current UK case of Lucy Letby.
Multi-source connectivity as the driver of solar wind variability in the heli...Sérgio Sacani
The ambient solar wind that flls the heliosphere originates from multiple
sources in the solar corona and is highly structured. It is often described
as high-speed, relatively homogeneous, plasma streams from coronal
holes and slow-speed, highly variable, streams whose source regions are
under debate. A key goal of ESA/NASA’s Solar Orbiter mission is to identify
solar wind sources and understand what drives the complexity seen in the
heliosphere. By combining magnetic feld modelling and spectroscopic
techniques with high-resolution observations and measurements, we show
that the solar wind variability detected in situ by Solar Orbiter in March
2022 is driven by spatio-temporal changes in the magnetic connectivity to
multiple sources in the solar atmosphere. The magnetic feld footpoints
connected to the spacecraft moved from the boundaries of a coronal hole
to one active region (12961) and then across to another region (12957). This
is refected in the in situ measurements, which show the transition from fast
to highly Alfvénic then to slow solar wind that is disrupted by the arrival of
a coronal mass ejection. Our results describe solar wind variability at 0.5 au
but are applicable to near-Earth observatories.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MARTIAN ATMOSPHERE SAMPLE RETURN.Sérgio Sacani
The return of a sample of near-surface atmosphere from Mars would facilitate answers to several first-order science questions surrounding the formation and evolution of the planet. One of the important aspects of terrestrial planet formation in general is the role that primary atmospheres played in influencing the chemistry and structure of the planets and their antecedents. Studies of the martian atmosphere can be used to investigate the role of a primary atmosphere in its history. Atmosphere samples would also inform our understanding of the near-surface chemistry of the planet, and ultimately the prospects for life. High-precision isotopic analyses of constituent gases are needed to address these questions, requiring that the analyses are made on returned samples rather than in situ.
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Cancer cell metabolism: special Reference to Lactate PathwayAADYARAJPANDEY1
Normal Cell Metabolism:
Cellular respiration describes the series of steps that cells use to break down sugar and other chemicals to get the energy we need to function.
Energy is stored in the bonds of glucose and when glucose is broken down, much of that energy is released.
Cell utilize energy in the form of ATP.
The first step of respiration is called glycolysis. In a series of steps, glycolysis breaks glucose into two smaller molecules - a chemical called pyruvate. A small amount of ATP is formed during this process.
Most healthy cells continue the breakdown in a second process, called the Kreb's cycle. The Kreb's cycle allows cells to “burn” the pyruvates made in glycolysis to get more ATP.
The last step in the breakdown of glucose is called oxidative phosphorylation (Ox-Phos).
It takes place in specialized cell structures called mitochondria. This process produces a large amount of ATP. Importantly, cells need oxygen to complete oxidative phosphorylation.
If a cell completes only glycolysis, only 2 molecules of ATP are made per glucose. However, if the cell completes the entire respiration process (glycolysis - Kreb's - oxidative phosphorylation), about 36 molecules of ATP are created, giving it much more energy to use.
IN CANCER CELL:
Unlike healthy cells that "burn" the entire molecule of sugar to capture a large amount of energy as ATP, cancer cells are wasteful.
Cancer cells only partially break down sugar molecules. They overuse the first step of respiration, glycolysis. They frequently do not complete the second step, oxidative phosphorylation.
This results in only 2 molecules of ATP per each glucose molecule instead of the 36 or so ATPs healthy cells gain. As a result, cancer cells need to use a lot more sugar molecules to get enough energy to survive.
Unlike healthy cells that "burn" the entire molecule of sugar to capture a large amount of energy as ATP, cancer cells are wasteful.
Cancer cells only partially break down sugar molecules. They overuse the first step of respiration, glycolysis. They frequently do not complete the second step, oxidative phosphorylation.
This results in only 2 molecules of ATP per each glucose molecule instead of the 36 or so ATPs healthy cells gain. As a result, cancer cells need to use a lot more sugar molecules to get enough energy to survive.
introduction to WARBERG PHENOMENA:
WARBURG EFFECT Usually, cancer cells are highly glycolytic (glucose addiction) and take up more glucose than do normal cells from outside.
Otto Heinrich Warburg (; 8 October 1883 – 1 August 1970) In 1931 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology for his "discovery of the nature and mode of action of the respiratory enzyme.
WARNBURG EFFECT : cancer cells under aerobic (well-oxygenated) conditions to metabolize glucose to lactate (aerobic glycolysis) is known as the Warburg effect. Warburg made the observation that tumor slices consume glucose and secrete lactate at a higher rate than normal tissues.
Cancer cell metabolism: special Reference to Lactate Pathway
Performance analysis of ‘Mission Shakti’ in empowering women in Odisha - An empirical study
1. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention
ISSN (Online): 2319 – 7722, ISSN (Print): 2319 – 7714
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Performance analysis of ‘Mission Shakti’ in empowering women
in Odisha - An empirical study
Dr. Jnanaranjan Mohanty
Assistant Professor (Economics), Parala Maharaja Engineering College, (Biju Patnaik University of
Technology), Odisha
Abstract: Mission Shakti is a flagship programme of Government of Odisha to empower women by providing
remunerative and income generating economic activities through necessary credit support, technical support
and market linkage by different stakeholders under a single umbrella. This programme was started in the year
2001 and is in operation in all districts of the state. Present study aims at analysing the functional structure of
Mission Shakti from top to bottom of the hierarchy along with the performance of the programme at grass root
level. Multi- stage random sampling technique is used in selecting sample households from Gajapati district of
Odisha for the purpose of the study. It is found from the study that WSHG is an agent of development for its
members, it provides opportunity for the members to earn from new and independent sources, in post-WSHG
period members are encouraged towards financial institution and they are more interested towards production
oriented loan too. Poor deliver system, lack of training, shortage of fund, lack of internal democracy etc. are
common problems faced by members in WSHG.
Key Words: Eradication, Sustainable, Inclusive, Poverty, Group, Empowerment
I. Introduction
Poverty still tops in the list of the problems faced by developing countries in the world, India is no
exception to it. After 67 years of independence and implementation of different poverty eradication
programmes, 21.92% (Planning Commission -2013) population of India live below poverty line. Strategic shift
of planners and policy makers from poverty alleviation to poverty elimination with an objective to sustainable
route-out of poverty from the country like India is well recognized from the implementation of specific target
oriented programmes. It has been widely accepted that the goals of human development are closely intertwined
with development of all segments of population (Ejaz 2013). Women as an independent group constitutes about
48.46 % (Census- 2011) of the total population of India, is a valuable human resource and their development is
imperative for sustainable and inclusive growth of the economy (Sinha 2006) . Studies like World Bank
(2012), Klapper, Leora and Simon (2011), Hausmann, Tyson and Zahid (2011) has justified that the
development of economy is not possible without the development of women. As such helping women to
achieve economic independence by enabling them to have independent employment and income has been
accorded the highest priority in all developing countries including India to fight out poverty.
Elimination of poverty is a challenging challenge in country like India in general and state like Odisha
in particular. As per the census 2011 women constitute 49.5% of the total population of Odisha where 32.59%
population live below poverty line and which ranks sixth (RBI- 2013) in poverty among the states of India.
With an objective to eliminate poverty and sustain the socio-economic development, Government of Odisha
introduced the “Mission Shakti” programme in the year 2001. Mission Shakti, the flag ship programme of
Government of Odisha which aims at the holistic empowerment of women by capacity building of existing and
new Women Self Help Group (WSHG) to take up income-generating and remunerative economic activities by
providing necessary technical support, market linkages and credit linkages through different stakeholders under
a single umbrella working in the field of women empowerment such as bank, NGO, MFI and others. Mission
Shakti in Odisha supports the economic activities of the women groups comprising women from poorest of poor
families and financial support is given for small income generating activities such as collection and sale of
minor forest products (MFP), bee keeping & honey production, value addition to MFP etc. In order to encourage
them to avail credit, a financial incentive is provided in term of saving corpus to avail their first credit from
financial institutions which can be used to avail further credit by doing some economic activities .Different
types of on job training are also provided for capacity building of WSHGs to convert the common group to a
commercial proposition. Both Government and NGO are engaged to provide technical support to groups
working in the fields like horticulture, floriculture, mushroom cultivation etc. Besides, WSHGs are provided
with secure and easy marketing facilities of the product by establishing market linkages with organisations like
OFDC, ORMAS etc. The prime objective of the mission is to fight out poverty by empowering women both
economically and socially.
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After 14 years of the inception of the Mission Shakti in Odisha, issue of sustainability of the
development of poor rural household through WSHGS is still a debatable issue. Scholars like Shoo (2012), Dash
(2011), Sahu (2013) says that the Mission Shakti has significantly improved the economic condition of poor
household but scholars like Pradhan (2012) comment on the role of mission in eliminating poverty through
empowering women by SHGs. Few scholars like Rath (2007) and Panda (2008) say although women SHG is
creating opportunities for rural poor, it is becoming difficult to convert these opportunities to reality as a result
poverty prevails. In this back drop the present study is conducted to analyse the performance of Mission Shakti
in empowering women of Odisha with following objectives.
Objectives
To study the structure of Mission Shakti and its achievement at state level.
To study the socio-economic profile of members and status of WSHGs under Mission Shakti.
To study the performance of Mission Shakti in terms of change in economic and social status
of members in post-WSHG period.
To find out the problems faced by the members in WSGH and suggest policy measures.
Sampling and Methodology
Both secondary and primary data are collected for the purpose of the present study. A multi-stage
random sampling technique is used to collect primary data from respondents of the study area. At the first stage,
Gajapati district of Odisha is selected purposefully because this is one of the backward districts of the state
which is a part of KBK districts known for underdevelopment and starvation death. This district comprises of
seven C.D. blocks and three urban units. For the purpose of present study three C.D. blocks namely Guma,
Gosani, Kasinagar are selected at random. All WSHGs of the three selected C.D. blocks are enlisted and three
WSHGs from each C.D. block are finalised at random for the purpose of the study. All members of nine
selected WSHGs are enlisted and administered a well structured and pre-tested questioner in line with the
objectives of the study which is consisting of open ended and close ended questions. Besides secondary data are
also collected from different published sources as per the requirement.
Descriptive statistic like frequency, percentage, mean, rating of effectiveness are employed for the
analysis. Rating was done by means of ranking by the sample respondents in a scale of 1 to 3 (1=significantly
improved, 2=Improved, 3=No change)
Table 1
Sample size for the study
Particulars No. of sample WSHG No. of sample Members
Guma 03 48
Gosani 03 45
Kasinagar 03 49
Total 09 142
II. Findings of the Study
Administrative structure of Mission Shakti
Mission Shakti is operating in the state of Odisha through a well structured administrative hierarchy
from state level to Gram panchayat. Mission Shakti is headed by Mahila Vikas Samabaya Nigama
(MVSN) at the state level, followed by District Level Federation (DLF), Block Level Federation (BLF)
and Panchayat Level Federation (PLF) at district, block and gram panchayat levels respectively to
implement the programme. At state level mission director, different consultants , at the district level
district collector, DSW ,at block level BDO, CDPO, bankers, mission shakti co-ordinators and at
panchayat level shakti sahayak works are working hard to materialise the objective of Mission
Shakti.(fig-1)
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It is found that the programme of mission shakti is operated and implemented by the co-
operation and co-ordination of both consultants and supporting agencies. Specialised consultant on capacity
building, livelihood promotion programme, communication, research, market outreach, and quality
assessment works along with different departments of state government, financial agencies, ORMAS, SHG
promoters, NGOs. This team works together hand to hand in planning, designing and implementing the
programmes to materialise the core objective of mission by providing remunerative economic activities to
women which gives social and economic identity to women in particular and also helps in sustainable rout
out poverty from the state in general. (Fig -2)
Team ‘Mission
Shakti’
Fig. 2
Achievement of Mission Shakti
Mission Shakti from the day of its inception has achieved different mile stones. It is revealed from Table- 2
that as on December 2011, 4,68,900 numbers of WSHGs are formed comprising of 56,26,800 women
members with credit advance of Rs.2,90,915.33 lakhs , where 5,74,774 numbers of WSHGs have credit link
with per WSHG credit of Rs.50,614 and total savings by all WSHG amounting Rs.28,893.29 lakhs. Besides,
7,957 numbers of federations are formed where 1, 42, 603 numbers of WSHGs have taken repeat finance
amounting Rs. 7, 49, 237.91.
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Table 2
Achievement of Mission Shakti
Particulars As on Dec. 2011
No. of WSHG formed 4,68,900 (as per SLBC)
No. of members 56,26,800
Credit advanced Rs.2,90,915.33 lakhs
No. of WSHG credit linked 5,74,774
Per WSHG credit linked Rs.50,614
Amount of savings Rs.28,893.29 lakhs
Federation formed 7,957
No. of WSHG to repeat finance 1,42,603
Amount of repeat finance Rs.7,49,237.91
Source: Annual activity report 2011-12, Women and Child development Department, Govt. of Odisha.
Socio-economic profile of members and status of WSHG under Mission Shakti
Socio-economic profile of group members of the selected WSHGs of the study area is presented in
Table 3.It is found that average age of member is 33.33 years, literacy rate is found to be only 10.66%,
among the respondents 46.47% are ST, 18.31% are SC and rest 35.22% belong to other castes. So far as
occupation is concerned it is revealed from the table that 50.7% households depend on agriculture and rest
49.3% depend on other sources. It implies that the members of sample WSHGs are young and in productive
age group, predominated by SC & ST category, the main source of income of the household is agriculture
and a big size of respondents are illiterate.
Table- 3
Socio-economic profile of WSHG members
Particulars Guma Gosani Kasinagar Pooled
Age(Years) 35 33 32 33.33
Literacy (%) 5.25 12.58 14.22 10.66
Social groups
ST (%) 83.98 08.88 44.91 46.47
SC (%) 12.5 37.78 6.12 18.31
Other caste (%) 3.52 53.34 48.97 35.22
Occupation
Agriculture (%) 70.83 40 40.81 50.70
Other (%) 29.17 60 59.19 49.3
Source: Collected and estimated by the author.
Status of sample Women Self Help Groups
Table-4 represents the status of sample WSHGs of the study area. It is revealed from Table-4 that the
average member per group is 15.77, average savings and loan per group is found to be Rs.14,371.33 and
Rs.17,737.33 respectively .So far as the frequency of group meeting is concerned, it is found that 18.3%
respondents replay that meeting takes place weekly, 66.2% say that meeting takes plays once in a fortnight and
15.5% respondents report regarding the commencement of group meeting monthly.
Table 4
Status of sample Women Self Help Groups
Particulars Guma Gosani Kasinagar Pooled
Membership average(No.) 16 15 16.33 15.77
Saving per SHG(Rs.) 12002 16123 14989 14371.33
Loan per SHG(Rs.) 18988 17776 16448 17737.33
Frequency of group meeting (%)
Weekly 25 17.77 12.24 18.3
Fortnightly 62.5 66.67 69.39 66.2
Monthly 12.5 15.56 18.37 15.5
Source: Collected and estimated by the author.
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Performance of Mission Shakti
.
With an objective to study the performance of Mission Shakti, an impact analysis of the programme on
member of WSHGs is conducted . In this connection here an attempt is made to study the changes in economic
and social profile of members in post WSHG period.
Economic impact of WSHG
To study the impact of WSHG on economic condition on the respondent households, data related to
the trend in change of income, savings, expenditure, borrowings, change in source of income, access to
instrument of savings, sources & pattern of use of borrowings are collected and presented below.
Compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of average income, expenditure, savings and borrowing of
respondent household in 2014 with reference to 2008 is calculated and presented in Table 5. It is found that
income; expenditure, savings and borrowings of respondent households have increased at a rate of 8.63%,
401%, 38.05 % and 18.35% respectively.
Table 5
CAGR of income, expenditure, savings and borrowing of households
Particular CAGR(2013)
Income 8.63
Expenditure 4.1
Savings 38.05
Borrowings 18.35
Source: Collected and estimated by the author.
Source wise change in income of household
During survey it is found that respondent engage themselves in different activities like agriculture,
live stocks, wage (farm & non-farm), service, self employment (non-farm) and other sources such as rent,
interest, social assistance etc. to derive the household income. The distribution of household as per the source of
income and change there in is presented in Table 6. It is revealed from the table that during post-WSHG period
contribution of live stock(9.35%), self employment(18.23%) and others(5.5%) to household income have
increased in comparison to their contribution to pre-WSHG period and share of agriculture(28.01%),
wage(23.85%), service (15.01%) in household income of respondent have reduced in comparison to pre-WSHG
period.
Table 6
Source wise change in income of household
Particulars Agriculture Livestock Wage Service Self-
employment
Others
Pre –
WSHG
29.6 7.2 25.01 16.25 17.06 4.88
Post-
WSHG
28.01 9.35 23.85 15.01 18.23 5.55
Source: Collected and estimated by the author.
Change in access to instrument of savings by household
Institutional saving and credit are two sides of same coin. One saves and uses the savings for acquiring
an asset. Alternatively one acquires an asset by borrowings and later pays the same from future savings. So
members should need to develop the habit of thrift before availing loan. People learn financial discipline by
regular savings and maintaining regular repayment of loans. In this connection an attempt is made here to study
the trend of change in access to financial institutions by respondent and data relating to this is presented in Table
7. It is revealed from the table that in pre-WSHG period 57.06% respondents have no access to financial
institutions, but during post-WSHG period 98.59%,30.28%,11.26%,15.49% and 19.71% respondents have
accessed to SHG, bank, post office, co-operatives and others respectively for savings. Thus, WSHG encouraged
the respondents to have link with financial institutions.
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Table 7
Change in access to instrument of savings by household
Particulars SHG Bank Post office Co-operatives Others No access
Pre –SHG 00 25 (17.6) 12(8.45) 15(10.56) 09(6.33) 81(57.06)
Post-SHG 140(98.5
9)
43(30.28
)
16(11.26) 22(15.49) 28(19.71) 00(00)
Source: Collected and estimated by the author.
Change in source of loan by household
One of the important dimensions of analysing the impact of WSHGs on member household is change
in the trend of source of borrowings and the degree of dependency of member households on non–institutional
sources of loan. During field survey it is found that member households were depending on money lenders,
relatives and other sources in pre-SHG period but introduction of WSHG has changed their source of loan in
post-WSHG period .Data related to the source of borrowing by member households are collected and presented
in Table 8.It is found that during pre-WSHG period the main source of borrowings of member household was
money lenders (43.66%) and relatives (33.09%). But the picture changed drastically during post-SHG period
where 69.01% members take loan from SHGs, 15.49% from banks, 8.45% from money lenders and 7.04% from
relatives. Thus, dependency on non-institutional sources like money lenders and relatives has reduced in post-
WSGH period.
Table 8
Change in source of loan by household
Particulars SHG Bank Money lender Relatives Others
Pre –WSHG .... 18(12.67) 62(43.66) 47(33.09) 15(33.87)
Post-WSHG 98(69.01) 22(15.49) 12(8.45) 10(7.04) 02(1.40)
Source: Collected and estimated by the author.
Change in loan purpose pattern by households
Purpose of loan by a household is one of the important indicators of economic ethics, economic
status and economic discipline of a household. With an objective to study the impact of WSHGs on the above
parameters of member households, information on changing trend of purpose of loans by member households of
WSHG in pre and post WSHG period are collected and presented in Table 9. During field survey respondents
are asked regarding the purpose for which they have taken loan in pre and post-WSHG periods. The main
objective is to know the purposes of loan i.e. production oriented loan and consumption oriented loan. The
production oriented loan includes agriculture, livelihood, petty business, art & crafts, agro-processing and
others. Apart from these all other loans are consumption oriented which include repayment of loan, basic
consumption need, purchase of durables, heath, house building & repairing, education, festival, ritual etc. It is
revealed from Table 9 that purpose of loan pattern has changed during post-WSHG period. Loans for productive
purpose have increased to 57. 45% in post-WSHG period from 38.22% in pre-WSHG period.
Table 9
Change in the pattern of purpose of loan by household
Particulars Production oriented Consumption oriented
Pre –WSHG 38.22 61.78
Post-WSHG 57.45 42.55
Source: Collected and estimated by the author.
Thus, it is found that in post-WSHG period there is an increase in income, expenditure, savings and
borrowings of member households, share of household income from self employment and live stock to total
income of household have increased. Access of members to financial institutions has also increased
considerably. Dependency of beneficiary households on moneylenders & relatives during financial crises has
reduced, and also there is also an increase in production oriented loan by the member households in study area.
In aggregate it is found that WSHG has contributed a lot in economic empowerment of its member.
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Social impact of WSHG
Sustainable development of a society not only depends on the changing pattern of economic and
related activities of a household but also on the change in attitude of the women members of the household as
they stand at the centre of a poor family. With an objective to study the change in attitude of the women and the
change in the attitude of the society towards women after being engaged in a remunerative economic activity
through WSHG, data are collected and presented in tables below. Here change in confidence, change in ability
to solve problem, change in attitude in participating in decision making process and public issues by women
during post-WSHG period are considered as the indicators of social impact of WSHG on its members.
Change in self confidence of members
With an objectives to analyse the change in the self confidence level of women in post-WSHG period
information are collected on indicators like travelling alone to nearest town, going alone to medical for
treatment, handling certain amount of money and addressing at a forum. Respondents response in this
connection is divided it to four categories like significantly improved, improved, no change and no-response.
Data related to this are collected and presented in Table 12.It is observed from the table that significant
improvement in travelling alone to nearest town, going alone to medical for treatment, handling certain amount
of money and addressing a forum is found among 47.19 % ,36.62 % ,52.82 % and 19.71 % respondents
respectively. Respondents found at improved level in above indicators of self confidence are 32.39 %, 5,43.66
%,35.92 % and 28.16 % respectively.
Table 12
Change in self confidence of members in post-WSHG period
Particulars Response of sample respondent (%)
Significantly
improved
Improved No change Non-
response
Travelling alone to outside 67(47.19) 46(32.39) 18(12.68) 11(7.74)
Going alone to medical 52(36.62) 62(43.66) 20(14.09) 08(5.63)
Handling certain amount of money 75(52.82) 51(35.92) 08(5.63) 08(5.63)
Addressing a forum 28(19.71) 40(28.16)
67(47.19)
07(4.94)
Source: Collected and estimated by the author.
Change in the ability to face the problems
Change in ability to face the problem is one of the important indicators of social change of a
community. In this regard three different problematic situation i.e. health related, financial crisis, family dispute
are considered as the indicators for studying the change in the ability of members in facing the problems in post-
WSHG period. Response of respondents on these indicators in tem of significantly improved, improved, no
change & no response are collected and presented in Table 13.It is revealed from the table that members found
to be significant improvement in the ability to face heath related problems , financial crises & family disputes
are 22.53 %.36.63 % & 28.17 % respectively and members found to be improved in the ability to face the
heath related problems , financial crises & family disputes are 33.8%, 34.51 % & 42.5 % respectively in post-
WSHG period .
Table 13
Change in the ability to face the problems in post-WSHG period
Particulars Response of the respondents (%)
Significantly improved Improved No change Non- response
Health related 32(22.53) 48(33.8) 52(36.62) 10(7.05)
Financial crises 52(36.63) 49(34.51) 35(24.64) 06(4.22)
Family dispute 40(28.17) 60(42.25) 34(23.94) 08(5.63)
Source: Collected and estimated by the author.
Change in participation in decision making process
Finding place in decision making process is a good indicator of sustainable development of
community. To find out the position of members in family decision making in post –WSHG period, indictors
like decision on child education, purchase of asset, borrowing and use of loan amount are used, data related to
this are collected and presented in Table 14.It is observed from the table that 23.95 %, 45.07 %, 29.58 % &
26.77 % respondents have shown significant improvement in participating in decision making process of child
education, purchase of asset, borrowings and use of loan respectively in post-WSHG period and respondents
found to be improved in above indicators are 38.02 %, 30.28 % , 31.69 % & 38. 02 % respectively.
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Table 14
Change in decision making ability in post-WSHG period
Particulars Response of the respondents (%)
Significantly
improved
Improved No change Non- response
Child education 34(23.95) 54(38.02) 38(26.76) 16(11.27)
Purchase of assets 64(45.07) 43(30.28) 25(17.61) 10(7.04)
Taking loan 42(29.58) 45(31.69) 48(33.8) 07(4.93)
Use of loan 38(26.77) 54(38.02) 42(29.58) 08(5.63)
Source: Collected and estimated by the author.
Change in participation in public issues
Participation in public issues by women indicates the direct involvement of women in common
problems. With an objective to study the degree of participation by women in public issues in post-WSHG
period data collected and presented in Table 15.Three indicators i.e. approaching to government office,
attending community meeting and membership of different committees are used for the purpose. It is revealed
from the table that 17. 6 %, 29.57 % & 15. 5 % respondents are found significantly improved in approaching
government office, in attending community meeting & being member of committees respectively in post-
WSHG period and respondents found at improved level in all these three indicators are 26.76 %, 40. 85 % &
31. 6 % respectively.
Table 15
Change in participation in public issues in post-WSHG period
Particulars Response of the respondents (%)
Significantly
improved
Improved No change Non- response
Approached to Govt.
Office
25(17.6) 38(26.76) 72(50.7) 07(4.94)
Attended community
meeting
42(29.57) 58(40.85) 30(21.13) 12(8.45)
Member of
committees
22(15.5) 45(31.69) 69(48.59) 06(4.22)
Source: Collected and estimated by the author.
Thus, it is found that confidence level, ability to solve problems, participation in decision making
process and in public issues of the members have improved a lot in post-WSHG period which is indicative
of the fact that members have progressed a lot in social front during WSHG period.
Problems faced by the members of WSGH
During field survey members of WSHG have reported some problems encountered by them in the
functioning of the group. These problems are grouped in to six categorise and members are asked to
rank it as per the importance and the data are presented below in Table 16. It is revealed from the table
that 26.76% of respondent says poor delivery mechanism, 24.64% replies lack of training, 15.51%
opines lack of sufficient fund, 13.38% says lack of internal democracy and 11.97% responds poor
external relationship as their prime problem in the system.
Table. 16
Problems faced by the members of WSGH
Problems Frequency Percentage
Lack of sufficient fund 22 15.51
Lack of internal democracy 19 13.38
Lack of training 35 24.64
Poor delivery service 38 26.76
Poor external relationship 17 11.97
Others 11 7.74
Total 142 100
Source: Collected and estimated by the author.
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III. Conclusion
Thus, it is concluded that Mission Shakti is in operation in the state of Odisha through a well structure
hierarchical set up of which WSHG is at the bottom and MVSN is at the top. It is expanding in term of numbers
of WSHG, numbers of federation, volume of savings, loan etc. The members of WSHG are found to be in
productive age group, a big size of them belongs SC & ST. Majority of the respondents are illiterate and
agriculture is their main occupation. It is found from the study that income, savings, borrowing of the members
of WSHG has increased in post-WSHG period indicting that WSHG is proved to an agent of development for its
members. Besides, it is found that share of income from self employment and livestock to household income of
members is increasing which is indicative of the fact that members are diverting themselves from traditional
source of income towards new, independent and sustainable sources. Again it is found that in post-WSHG
period, members are encouraged towards financial institution for savings and borrowings, which implies that the
dependency of members on money lenders have reduced during post-WSHG period. So far as the use of loan is
concerned it is found that in post-WSHG period, members are more interested towards production oriented loan
in comparison to consumption oriented loan. In connection with the impact of WSHG on social aspect of
members it is found that women are gaining confidence in decision making process, participating in public
issues and solving problems in post-WSHG period but in some specific areas members are found to be poor in
participation. Among the problems faced by members in WSHG, it is found that poor external relation, lack of
internal democracy, lack of sufficient funds & training and poor delivery mechanism are important.
Policy implication
In order to make the role of WSHG more effective and target oriented, following policy measures are
recommended
o Steps may be taken to restructure the hierarchy of administrative set up at grass root level to facilitate
the effective implementation of policies.
o Measures may be taken to convert opportunities to realities for poor women through WSHG which will
generate better, regular & sustainable income and will help its member in empowering both from
economic and social front.
o Better mechanism for improving the functioning of WSHG like need based training, better delivery of
service, external relationship, easy & required fund and effective monitoring system by agency
consisting of experts from different areas along with local representatives may be introduced.
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