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@article{192719,
        author = {Dr. Shobha Menon and Prachi Lad},
        title = {Women’s Participation through Self-Help Groups under NRLM: A Study of Thane District},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {2280-2286},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192719},
        abstract = {The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) plays a pivotal role in promoting sustainable livelihoods and socio-economic empowerment of rural households through the formation and strengthening of Self-Help Groups (SHGs). This research paper presents an analytical study of Thane district’s contribution to the implementation of NRLM, based exclusively on secondary data. The study examines key structural and operational indicators such as the number of SHGs formed, their distribution across Gram Panchayats and villages, and the extent of institutional coverage achieved within the district. Data have been collected from government reports, NRLM records, district-level publications, and official websites. The analysis highlights Thane district’s progress in expanding SHG networks, strengthening grassroots institutions, and enhancing rural financial inclusion. The findings offer insights into the district’s role in advancing NRLM objectives while identifying patterns of outreach and coverage at the local governance level. The study contributes to a better understanding of district-level implementation of NRLM and serves as a reference for policymakers and researchers focusing on rural development initiatives.},
        keywords = {National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Gram Panchayats, Rural Development.},
        month = {February},
        }