Abstract

With the population of over 1.36 billion (2019), India is the second most populated country and largest
democracy in the world. Technical and higher education for women is still a huge challenge for India to improve the
prosperity of the nation and living standards of its people. A higher women illiteracy rate is still affecting the living
standards and socio-economic condition of the country. Promoting and encouraging girls’ education can help control
child mortality in India. A lot of measures have been taken by the Ministry of Labor and Employment in women’s
employment and skill development. Advanced Training Institutes conduct vocational training for girls and women.
Skill is the most important bridge that can fill the gap between candidates and employment. Vocational training and
education are important to improve rural incomes and productivity. Women are more likely to work as subsistence
farmers, leading family members, seasonal laborers, or micro entrepreneurs at home, along with managing their
domestic responsibilities. Skill development can boost employability, household productivity, and become an added
source of income for women. This article is aimed to focus on the challenges for women empowerment and solutions
that can help women to contribute to the nation's development and become self-reliant in their lives.

Key words: women empowerment, technical education, employment, women education, skill development