In recent past, a number of studies have come up with the deliberations on different issues related to gender bias, status and empowerment of women in various fields. But there has not been any attempt to provide a single measure of empowerment, relate level of empowerment with the indicators....

The study reveals that the SHGs has done a good job in respect of women empowerment. A significant number of female respondents have confirmed that they have built a much confidence and consciousness about the surroundings....