Forgone the days when the jurisdiction of women was limited to the four walls of the house. In the 21st century, we are witnessing women breaking the glass ceiling in every walk of life from cricket to business. But can this be generalized to every Indian woman in this day & age? As India celebrates her 75 years of Independence & looks back on her achievements it becomes more crucial to ask, “Has India’s growth been inclusive enough to fulfil the aspirations of Indian Women?” This paper tries to probe into that very question & tries to put a bigger image in perspective. The core of this study is to develop an understanding regarding what is the current social & economic environment in India for the development of women.