Introduction-Self-help groups play a crucial role in the development and upliftment of rural women. In India, several government and non-government organizations are organizing women into self-help groups to make them self-reliant and economically empowered by providing various employment opportunities and skill training. These groups have played a significant role in making women financially capable. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when millions of people lost their jobs, self-help groups in India carried out commendable work. While cities witnessed mass migrations and rising unemployment, self-help groups contributed significantly by making masks, distributing sanitizers, and engaging in other essential activities to combat the pandemic. Their efforts proved highly effective during COVID-19, and various global organizations also appreciated the contributions of India’s self-help groups during this crisis.