The Impact of Self-Help Groups on Women's Well-being in North 24-Parganas District, West Bengal: A Systematic Review

Abstract

last several years there are one of the economic empowerment tool is Self-Help Groups (SHGs) , which have become an essential instrument for our society to empowerment of the women, especially in India's rural and semi-urban regions. The effect of SHGs on women's first-rate of existence in West Bengal's North 24-Parganas area is assessed in this systematic review. We have gone through several past research, government publications, and several investigations, the study looks at social empowerment, economic independence, health advancements, and general well-being. The results of this reviews demonstrate how important SHGs are in improving women's life and access to healthcare and education, as well as their financial security and decision-making skills. There are several issues like financial limitations and sociocultural impact continue to exist. In order to several sustainable development and increase popular of living for ladies in the rural region of this state, this systematic thematic investigation ends with several suggestions for upgrading SHG activities. The purpose of this systematic review is to find out how SHGs in West Bengal's and specially North 24-Parganas district affect women's quality of life. To find research published between 1998 and 2025, a systematic literature search was carried out using web search, google archive and several government published report including PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Twenty three studies in all fulfilled the requirements for inclusion and underwent a thorough examination. According to the review's findings, SHGs boost women's economic empowerment, social standing, and health outcomes, among other aspects of their quality of life. The studies also emphasize how SHGs also help women become more educated, lessen domestic abuse, and participate more in decision-making. This look at additionally cognizance on so many difficulties exist in SHGs contributors, together with restrained financial availability, inadequate training, and patriarchal customs. Consistent with this exam found that SHGs in the North 24-Parganas place have the ability to enhance the lives of women, their efficacy is contingent upon resolving present day problems.