Historical Growth and Socio–Economic  Upliftment Activities of Non– Government  Organisations (NGOs) in Kanyakumari  District

S. Pani Dhason

Historical Growth And Socio–economic Upliftment Activities Of Non– Government Organisations (ngos) In Kanyakumari District, IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research(IJSR), IJSR | World Wide Journals

Volume : II, Issue : V, May - 2013

Historical Growth and Socio–Economic Upliftment Activities of Non– Government Organisations (NGOs) in Kanyakumari District

S. Pani Dhason

Abstract :

The concept of organized form of Non– Governmental Organisations came into existence in late 19th and beginning of 20thcentuary in Kanyakumari district. They emerged when the programmes of the government failed to reach the poor, downtrodden, vulnerable, depressed, women and children. Here the NGOs engage themselves in promoting development and reducing poverty. The present study exposes the social and economic activities of the NGOs to provide a decent and just life to the targeted people.