A study of the saving behavior and goods of self-help groups in Bihar

Abstract

This study is related to exploring the scenario of saving by SHG members, it probes into the hurdles, the popular saving schemes among the SHG members, the reasons behind their popularity and the possible steps that can be taken to improve the saving scenario by SHG members.The study was carried out in Supaul District of Bihar State. The sample size for study was 300. The methodology used for the study was in - depth interview through Qualitative Research technique. The study deals withfactors (Education, Age, Term of association,Caste category,Loan granted or not, distance of bank, Meeting interval)affecting the saving behavior of SHG,the different saving product available to the SHG and the suitable saving products for the poor.