Women's Self-Help Groups contributing effectively to rural economy: President Murmu

Vijayawada, Oct 15 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday credited Women's Self-Help Groups for their effective contribution to the rural economy and said over the last 12 years, the number of women associated with these groups has risen to more than 10 crore. Inaugurating the national SARAS Mela, organised by the union Ministry of Rural Development and Andhra Pradesh Government here, she said that through Self-Help Groups, women have found a new path to financial, technical, and social empowerment. Rise in entrepreneurship among women and rural women's participation in economic decision-making has also increased, she said, adding that it is…