Empowering women is essential to promoting social inclusion and equitable development, especially for underprivileged groups like Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Scheduled Castes (SC). This study investigates how SC and ST women in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district are empowered by Self-Help Groups (SHGs). As grassroots groups, SHGs have become effective means of encouraging women's collective action, social consciousness, and economic independence. The study looks at the various ways that SHGs affect SC and ST women, with a particular emphasis on social involvement, skill development, economic advancement, and decision-making ability. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study demonstrates the noteworthy progress SHG members have achieved in overcoming sociocultural barriers, gaining financial autonomy, and improving their self-esteem. The results show that SHGs work as change agents by giving women access to microloans, allowing them to engage in business ventures, and exposing them to leadership development programs. The report also emphasizes how crucial institutional and community support are to SHGs' continued success. This research contributes to the discourse on women empowerment by showcasing the transformative potential of SHGs in fostering gender equality and social justice, with a specific focus on SC and ST women in Dakshina Kannada. In order to guarantee long-term empowerment and inclusive progress in the area, it advocates for policies that further empower these groups.