Modern interest in women development essentially stems from underdeveloped countries because of their desire for economic development and growth and also the less participation of women in social and economic activities. A developing country like India accordingly needs improvement of the status of women, who are competent to perceive the new economic opportunities and are willing to incur the mandatory risks in exploiting them. The increased supply of such men and women ends up in increased number of economic activities. The development in the status of women always includes a positive impact on economic development. During the last 20 years, various studies, working groups and task forces and national conferences are organized to spot and articulate the important issues confronting women in their multiple roles. The last half of eighties witnessed an unprecedented spurt in policy perspective on women during which, the Governmental efforts were in the type of instituting several committees and women development corporations to market economic activities among women. Because sharing of economic activity and engagement of women in gainful employment always help to push rapid economic development and enhance the standard of family life. Unfortunately, empirical studies available only answer those questions regarding the economic development normally but not those specific to women development and its disparities in several dimensions. This study attempts to produce an summary of women empowerment and disparities in several dimensions. The current study aims to understand more about women and their development and also about the disparities in several dimensions like health, education, sex ratio, income, employment and political participation.

Keywords: Empowerment, Economic, Employment, Development, Self Help Group, Conservative.