Preparing Database of Best 2-3 SGSY Products in the State of
Rajasthan
About the Study
The objective of the study was to prepare a database of 2-3 main
products promoted through SGSY in each district of Rajasthan. These
products will be identified based on their sell ability and value
addition potential. The study besides identifying the main products
seeks to provide a detailed note on all the SHGs involved in making of
the identified products. The study also seeks to compile information of
the location of the SHGs involved, the level of connectivity,
procurement of assets and raw materials, interventions in design,
packaging and branding; status of current marketing and long tern
marketing arrangements; pricing policy adopted for the products; profit
margins. The study also focuses to tabulate quantity of monetary help
taken from Ministry of Rural Development and also the status of
repayment along with contact address of 2 members of the SHGs where
orders can be placed.
The specific objectives1 of the study is as follows:
| 1. | To identify 2-3 main products in each
district (promoted through SGSY) based on their saleability and
value addition potential. |
| 2. | To prepare a database of all the groups
involved in making those products. |
| 3. | To study and analyse the different
aspect of production (as mentioned above) of the identified
products. |
| 4. | To compile the extent of financial help
taken by each SHG and status of repayments. |
Scope of the Study
The scope of the study included all 32 districts of Rajasthan. The study
was carried out taking into consideration the SHGs financed during the
period April 1999 to January 2006. This period was fixed in consultation
with IRD, Govt. of Rajasthan. During this period out of the 32
districts, in 2 districts [1] - Jaisalmer and Nagaur, no SHGs have been
financed for any economic activity. Thus these 2 districts were not
considered within the scope of this study. However during the study,
efforts were made to collect information of groups which were financed
for economic activities till March 2006.
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[1] As per the data provided by IRD, Govt. of Rajasthan.
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