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self-help

/ˌself ˈhelp/noun

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आत्मनिर्भरता, स्वयं की मदद आप करना

Basic word

noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the practice of solving your own problems and improving your life by your own efforts, without depending on others

    आत्मनिर्भरता, स्वयं की मदद आप करना

    • Self-help is the best way to learn a language.
    • She read a self-help book on time management.
    • He believes in self-help rather than waiting for others.
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    • The library has a shelf of self-help books.
    • Self-help can build confidence in young learners.
  2. 2

    [U]

    the practice of people in a community working together to help themselves

    स्वयं-सहायता (समूह द्वारा आपसी मदद)

    • Women's self-help groups have helped many villages become independent.
    • The village built the road through self-help.
    • Self-help groups helped the women start small businesses.
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    • The villagers repaired the well by self-help.
    • The scheme encourages self-help among farmers.
§Grammar and usage

The phrase 'self-help group' is widely used in India for small savings and credit groups, mostly of rural women.

'Self-help group' phrase भारत में छोटे बचत और ऋण समूहों के लिए, ख़ासकर ग्रामीण महिलाओं के समूहों के लिए, व्यापक रूप से प्रयोग होता है।