Women empowerment signifies creating a new environment for the better and welfare of women. Through women's empowerment, women can make their own decisions in their daily lives and for society, which also helps social development. Women's empowerment helps to develop the country socially, economically and politically. Based on secondary sources, this research paper highlights the importance of women's empowerment and legislation made for them. It also focuses on the various schemes and entitlements available for women's empowerment. This study would help women become aware of their rights. Besides this, it can be said that to build a nation strong and progress a country’s development there shall be equal contributions from both men and women. The government should increase strict monitoring on implementing the schemes so that women do not fall behind in society in any way and provide more opportunities so that women can establish themselves in their lives independently.