GMKS has successfully established hundreds of SHGs in the region. These SHGs cater larger economic needs of the people living in below poverty line. The marked improvement in the functioning of the SHGs can be seen in facilitating better water resources, quality seed distribution for cultivation, micro finance for purchasing of cattle and mitigating other economic needs. The formation of SHGs has remarkably helped thousands of villagers to take loans and other financial assistance during drought and other financial crisis situations thereby making their conditions better by creating various livelihood opportunities in villages. After operation of the SHGs in this tribal region, the significant improvement noticed is the crop production and generation of employment opportunities for landless labours. Majority of them rely on agriculture. Drought and water paucity badly affect the livelihood of poor people. Equitable distribution of water through SHGs has been seen impacting on livestock and cattle business. This has allowed the people to increase per capita access of water and to raise their average monthly income.

Poverty reduction and stop migration:
Successful operation of these SHGs has also seen in helping the villagers to stay in the villages and involve themselves with some income generation activities. Opportunities to work both in farm and non-farm based activities increased and hence created new avenues for employment and livelihood. The migration towards town area is reduced in a great extent in the whole region.

Impact on child education:
Better crop production and substantial income generation opportunities in the villages have not only helped the poor people to raise income, but these have inevitably helped the children belonging to these poor families to enroll for the schools to access primary education.

Impact on woman:
As a result of availability of water, women don’t require walking long distance in search of water and they have more time now that they spend to take care of themselves and their families. This has remarkably reduced in-house tensions and they could be able to devote more time and attention towards child health and education. Becoming a member of the village development committee also provides an opportunity to woman to take part in decision making process.