Synopsis The present work contains important research write-ups contributed by eminent researchers relating to problems to Self Help Groups and Women Empowerment. In these papers, studies have been made basing upon both primary and secondary sources of data relating to effectiveness of Women Self Help Groups in ameliorating their socio-economic backwardness. It is hoped that the book will be immensely useful in guiding the policy makers, planners, demographers, administrators and researchers in formulating policy paradigms in India.