
Odisha BJP promises SHGs for men
The Hindu
Women SHGs are considered an important vote bank for BJD
The Odisha unit of the BJP has promised to promote self-help groups (SHGs) for unemployed men on the lines of SHGs for women.
The promise in the BJP’s manifesto for rural polls appears to be aimed at countering ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) as women SHGs are considered an important vote bank for the regional party.

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