NRLM SHG: Complete Guide
NRLM SHG refers to Self Help Groups formed, promoted, and supported under the DAY-NRLM framework. These are women-led grassroots financial institutions that receive handholding support, revolving funds, community investment funds, and linkage to banks and government schemes from NRLM.
Benefits of Joining an NRLM SHG
Access to Credit
SHG members can get bank loans at subsidized interest rates (often 7% per annum under interest subvention schemes)
Financial Inclusion
Every SHG must open a bank account, helping unbanked women enter the formal financial system
Government Scheme Access
SHG members get priority access to schemes like PM Awas Yojana, MGNREGS, PM Jan Dhan Yojana, and more.
Skill Development
Free training in livelihoods, handicrafts, agro-processing, and entrepreneurship
Social Empowerment
Women gain confidence, decision-making power, and leadership skills.
Emergency Support
Internal group savings act as a quick emergency fund for members.
SHG Report
How to Check the NRLM SHG List Online?
Click on Reports or MIS Reports section
Select your State, then District, then Block, then Village
The complete nrlm shg list for your area will appear on the screen.
The complete nrlm shg list for your area will appear on the screen
Visit the official portal
Click on Reports or MIS Reports section
Select your State, then District, then Block, then Village
The complete nrlm shg list for your area will appear on the screen.
The complete nrlm shg list for your area will appear on the screen
How Does an SHG Work?
Form a Group
10 to 20 women from the same village come together voluntarily. They choose a name, a president, a secretary, and a treasurer.
Save Every Month
Each member saves a small fixed amount every month - even ₹50 or ₹100 is fine. Regular savings is the most important rule.
Hold Weekly/Monthly Meetings
The group meets regularly, maintains a register, and records all savings, loans, and repayments transparently.
Give Internal Loans
Members can borrow from the group's savings for emergencies, business, or education at a low interest rate decided by the group.
Get a Bank Loan (Credit Linkage)
After 3-6 months of active functioning, the group gets a bank account and can apply for bank loans at just 7% interest per year.
Get Government Funds
NRLM gives a Revolving Fund (₹10,000-₹15,000) and Community Investment Fund to active groups. These are grants - not loans to repay!
5 Golden Rules NRLM SHG follow (called Panchasutra)
Regular Meetings
Hold group meetings every week or month - consistently.
Regular Savings
Every member saves a fixed amount every month without fail.
Regular Lending
The group actively gives small loans to members from savings.
Regular Repayment
Members repay their loans on time - maintaining group trust.
Updated Accounts
All records - savings, loans, minutes - are written and up to date.
State-wise NRLM SHG Highlights
SHG Grading Report
NRLM SHG – Key Facts at a Glance
FAQs
Conclusion: NRLM SHG Is More Than a Scheme - It's a Movement
NRLM SHG is not just a government program - it is a grassroots revolution that has transformed the lives of crore of rural women across India. From accessing the nrlm shg list and downloading your shg report to understanding your shg grading report , this guide has covered it all.
Take the first step today. Visit nrlm.gov.in, connect with your Block NRLM office, or reach out to a Community Resource Person in your village. Joining or supporting an nrlm shg could be the most impactful thing you do for rural India this year.
How StartupFlora can help?
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