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Abstract
A majority of micro finance programmes target women with the explicit goal of empowering them. However, their underlying premises are different. Some argue that women are amongst the poorest and the most vulnerable of the underprivileged. Others believe that investing in women’s capabilities empowers them to make choices, which is valuable in it, and also contributes to greater economic growth and development. The present was study about the impact of micro credit programme on the members of women Self Help Group in Tirunelveli district. The study reveals that the perception of economic impact and political impact of the respondents occupies the third and fourth place respectively. This indicates the positive motivation required for political participation of the members of SHGs in Tirunelveli District.