Women self help groups in rural areas are the real agents of development, Union Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said today while conferring national awards to the best performing SHGs from across the country.
Tomar awarded 34 women SHGs under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) at an event here.
The awards are a public recognition of the outstanding performance of these community institutions and incorporate a sense of pride among the poor community members, officials said.
Appreciating the work done by the SHGs in development in rural areas, Tomar said, "They are real agents of development. Our sisters who are running these groups are not only managing their homes but also playing an important role in the economic growth of their respective villages."
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