- Uniqueness of 'Kudumbashree' SHG in Kerala
https://www.iasparliament.com/current-affairs/uniqueness-of-kudumbashree-shg-in-kerala
'Kudumbashree' SHG was started in 1998 by the CPI (M)-led government - is not politically affiliated - has 3 tier structure - Neighbourhood group(NGs) ->Area development society (ADS) ->Community development society (CDS)
Every member has vote - direct Elections for NGs - Good Representation and reservation at CDS/ Highest level of weaker sections - hence Successful (other such groups are highjacked by women from elite sections and subsequent dropout)
