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RESEARCH PAPER - Abstract Empowering Woman to Wield The Power - Blasphemy of 21st C A Glimpse In To the Rural India By- Neal Bhatia Women living in rural India face problems due to realities of their rural living. Among various challenges they face, the important ones are gender discrimination, financial dependence, lack of education, health problems due to low immunity level, lack of hygiene and sanitation around their living places etc. It is all the more tough life, if it is a farmer family by occupation, because then they also have to play the roles of care takers of all members of the family including children and old people as well as those male members who work in the fields. And, they also contribute towards work in the farm fields. In spite of huge role played in different aspects of day to day living, women is not strong economically, as, she is not able to experience the financial independence. Much to surprise that this condition contradicts with the claims being made about the 21st century, wherein, the society is believed to be practicing important values such as gender equality, non-discrimination etc. This research paper would make a sharp analysis of whether these conditions are silently affecting social and emotional health of woman in India, who are believed to be symbolizing the 'Strength and Power'. Woman is embodiment of love and compassion as well as the support to growth and development. Any social change begins strongly only from woman. Therefore the concept of growth and development cannot be fulfilled without her significant contribution. It is important not only to pin point the grave problems at social and emotional level, it is required also to come up with the practical solutions in the form of programs, measures that can be put into action immediately. More importantly, as individuals, how can we make difference in the life of others, is a thought one cannot let go.