This study aimed at assessing the socio-economic status, cost and returns of incomegenerating activities, effects of micro-finance and empowerment of self-help group members (SHG) in Bithri Chainpur Block of Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh. Primary data was collected from 80 SHG members and 30 non-SHG members with the help of structured schedule for the year 2012. |