One of the aims of  SMIDS is the holistic and sustainable development of the weaker sections of the society. To materialise this goal all these SHGs are involved in various Income Generation Programme (IGP) which are carried on either collectively or individually.

262 SHGs are involved in various group IGPs such as: sea shell craft, banana fibre craft, bamboo fibre craft, sisal fibre craft, coconut fibre craft; and production of washing powder, masala powder, sanitary napkins, herbal medicines, dry fish, sweets, pickles, tailoring & embroidery.

78 SHGs have received economic assistance and 824 SHGs have received revolving fund from TNCDW Ltd, DRDA and Directorate of Town Panchayat.  IGPs have contributed a lot to the economic empowerment of the SHGs.