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The present study was carried out to see the influence of SHG membership on the economic and social aspects in the life of a tribal woman. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used to generate information from 57 SHG leaders and 153 SHG members. The NGOs are the major SHG promoters. It also reveals that there is change for better in the credit facilities and monthly income. The fact that they are able to have savings in their own name is an indication of independence to a certain level. Majority of the SHG members have been capacitated on various topics and feel self confident as it has made them aware about, aside from other themes, on bank procedures. In terms of their social standing in family and society, an overwhelming percentage agreed that it has indeed improved. The SHG members have involved themselves in many issues that are choking their society. It is obvious how the pro active involvement of women in society is necessary to bring sustainable development and just peace. The NGOs who promoted these SHGs have done a commendable job in empowering these women.