41
Nadu and nearly 75% of respondents in Karnataka claimed that their relationships were
strengthened due to interactions on account SHG meetings (Figure 7.3). Surprisingly
nearly 95% of respondents in Tamil Nadu and nearly 90% in Karnataka claimed that
enforcing payments has not eroded the strength of their relationships (Figure 7.4). It is
evident that SHG membership has led to increased interactions and enhanced trust among
its members. Managing pooled savings has developed a sense of ownership for their
SHGs. Enforcing payments to avoid defaults of payment has not eroded the strength of
the relationships among its members.
Figure 7.3 SHG Interactions and Strength of Relationship
Disagree
Somewhat
Agree
TN
0.17
0.52
99.3
KAR
5.67
1.52
74.33
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
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