Synopsis The edited book is a comprehensive and analytical account of the progress made with particular reference to the women in developing India. It mainly focuses on five important issues: Empowerment and Development; Participation and Development; Employment and Development; Health, Education and Development. With issue based thematic discussions, all the paper writers have contributed socially significant works. It is one of the significant additions to the social science research and could be much useful to the activists, social workers and those interested in social science research focusing on women in India.