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Women must actively challenge cultural and social norms in order to empower themselves and effectively advance their well-being. This study examines women's empowerment through self-help groups in Krishna District. The participation of women in self-help groups (SHGs) has a substantial impact on their empowerment both in social and economic dimensions. One of the most significant aspects influencing the societal economic development is entrepreneurship. It has been believed that entrepreneurs play a key role in launching and sustaining socioeconomic progress. The idea of women entrepreneurs is relatively new in India. Women have entered a variety of commercial professions and are more aware of their rights and circumstances. They have built successful corporate empires of their own. As women's literacy rates rise in India, the proportion of women in the workforce is rising as well. In various Indian regions, the idea of self-help groups (SHGs) has shown to be beneficial for rural women. Their social standing has increased along with their income. The primary focus of this essay is on the contribution that SHGs provide to rural women's economic empowerment. The study's conclusion demonstrates that the SHG members' economic situation is positively impacted by the SHG activities.