Women in India face multifaceted discrimination. In the economic sphere, they experience significant wage gaps, often earning less for equal work, and are concentrated in informal or unpaid labor. Access to land and property ownership remains limited, hindering financial independence. Educational disadvantages persist, particularly in rural areas, with lower literacy rates and higher dropout rates for girls, impacting future opportunities. Politically, women are severely underrepresented at all governance levels, from local bodies to national Parliament, despite constituting half the population. Socially, gender-based violence, including domestic abuse, sexual harassment, and honor killings, remains prevalent. Traditional patriarchal norms often restrict women's mobility, decision-making power, and public participation. Health disparities also exist, with women having poorer access to healthcare, nutrition, and sanitation, leading to higher rates of maternal mortality and anemia. These interconnected disadvantages perpetuate cycles of inequality, demanding comprehensive interventions across various sectors to achieve true gender equality.