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Despite the advancements, a depressing statistic from the media environment of today shows that women with disabilities continue to be misrepresented and underrepresented, which hinders their empowerment and feeds prejudices. This study looks at how women with disabilities are now portrayed in Indian media. Despite recent improvements, the way that women with disabilities are portrayed in Indian media is still a cause for worry. According to the survey, these women are frequently underrepresented or misrepresented in news stories, television programs, movies, commercials, and internet platforms, which feeds preconceptions and prevents them from achieving empowerment. Even if there is considerable representation, it is still very low across a variety of genres, according to the examination of television series. Similar to this, there is a dearth of representation for women with disabilities in Indian movies, advertisements, and marketing initiatives. However, social media and internet platforms provide a substantially larger representation. The report lists difficulties that women with disabilities experience in the media sector, including a lack of chances, prejudice, and discrimination. In order to solve these issues, it highlights the significance of media activism, disability rights advocacy, and positive transformation. The ideas cover media organization tactics, working with disability rights groups, media professional sensitization initiatives, and governmental and regulatory measures. By putting these suggestions into practice, we can challenge preconceptions, depict disabled women more accurately and inclusively, and provide them valuable chances to participate in the media.