The terms "self-help group" and "women empowerment" are frequently used interchangeably in
modern Indian society. SHGs have significantly contributed to the empowerment of women in India by
securing their rightful recognition and facilitating their inclusion in the wider political and economic
systems of the country. Several research investigating the benefits and constraints of SHGs have been
published in recent decades. Nevertheless, there is insufficient evidence to substantiate the claim that
SHGs have genuinely promoted "self-reliance" among their female members, going beyond their mere
status as beneficiaries of assistance from these organisations. The available literature unequivocally
demonstrates that SHGs have effectively cultivated optimism and confidence among female
participants through the promotion of constructive synergies. The extent to which their mental and
financial autonomy is affected beyond their exercise groups is insufficiently documented. Without such
a transition, SHGs will be unable to facilitate women in achieving their utmost potential. The present
study, however limited in scope, seeks to elucidate the various factors that influence the empowerment
of women.