TNCDW

TNCDW

The Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women (TNCDW) was established in 1983 by the Government of Tamil Nadu with an aim to enhance the status of women through education, employment, economic development and self-reliance.

Self Help Group

A group of 12 to 20 poor women in the age group of 18 to 60 years who are residing in the same area are organized as a ‘Self Help Group’ (SHG). The objectives of SHG are to conduct regular meetings, promote savings and internal lending among its members and inculcate the practice of collective and democratic decision making.

Regular savings, periodic meetings, compulsory attendance, and systematic training are the salient features of the SHG concept. Each group selects one animator and two representatives from among themselves. The animator is responsible for providing leadership to the group and to maintain the various registers. The representatives assist the animator and maintain the bank accounts of the group.