Vol. 2, Issue 10, Part I (2016)

Abstract
The paper evaluates the impact of the National Rural Livelihood Mission in Nalgonda district of Telangana. The Simple Random Sampling method was used to select 100 women beneficiaries (swarojgaris/self-employment seekers). The swarojgaris who are also Members of grassroot SHGs, were interviewed to collect information on employment and income in particular. The success of Self Help Groups in Nalgonda district is active involvement in the NRLM programme. Women is very essential for the success of the any community development initiative. The success of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Nalgonda district due to the active role played by women. This article is on the role of women in promotion of Dairy and Tailoring activities in the district. Tailoring is an important means for generating employment, income enhancement and is a most appropriate household activity. In all these activities, women have shown their tasks most skillfully. This article will endeavor to show how “Dairy and Tailoring,” activities, has brought about overall development of individual households.