In order to change the face of the socio-economic scenario, micro-enterprises and SHGs are playing a significant role in self-employment by raising the level of income and standard of living of rural women. In this framework, one of the most vital aspects of rural self-employment is the formation of SHGs which is a valuable investment in human capital through training and capacity-building measures, from dairy to mechanized farming, weaving, poultry, food processing units mushroom cultivation. The group members use collective wisdom and peer pressure to ensure the appropriate use of funds and its timely repayment. These are informal groups in nature where members come together towards collective action for a common cause. The common need is meeting their emergent economic needs without depending on external help. In the case of SEVAK as well, the Self Help Group promotion has proved to build economic self-reliance of rural poor, overcome misuse and create confidence predominantly among women who are mostly unseen in the social structure.