| Self-Help Groups are playing significant role in social security and economic freedom among rural women. Still, it is noted that complete gender equality is not achieved though many of the women are actively participating in income generating activities. The authors made a interview based survey of total 151 women members of Self- Help Groups located at five villages surrounding to Kalaburagi city in Karnataka. It was found that though women are generating income from outside, still female inequality prevailed in families and society. NGOs and Panchayats are playing significant role in promoting Self-Help Groups and it is suggested to organize awareness campaigns on gender equality, social welfare schemes, etc. |