The programme implemented by Government of Karnataka for the development of rural women is _______.
The scheme was launched during 2000-01 with an objective to empower rural women and make them self reliant by inculcating the habit of savings and proper utilization of financial resources. Stree Shakti Groups are formed at the village level to inculcate the savings habit in the members empowering the women economically. About 15 to 20 women members who are from below poverty line families, landless agricultural labourers, SC/ST women join together. Stree Shakti Groups are formed through Aanganwadi workers and taluka federations.