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Abstract: Since the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, formulated Atmanirbhar Bharat in May 2020, there has been a lot of talk and debate about it. Despite being underrepresented in the workforce, women make excellent managers and carers. Only 30% of women work in paid positions; the remainder are employed in unpaid positions. Therefore, increasing the number of women in the workforce is the key to creating an Atmanirbhar Bharat. The solution is significantly simpler than the path. To do this, a number of obstacles must be recognised and overcome. Among these are the rights to an education, to freedom of choice, to equal compensation and leadership positions, to developing the idea of self-reliance, raising awareness of opportunities for higher education and careers, pathways in STEM, family and community support, and various strategies for urban and rural sectors. Today's reality is that a significant number of migrants (both within and across states) have returned to their tiny towns and villages and are now struggling to find work and support their families. Therefore, Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India) plays a part in the lives of women, and vice versa. In order to include women, it is essential to understand their current circumstances and concerns. Then, in accordance with this understanding, relevant activities, suggestions, and solutions must be taken in order to reach every woman at the grassroots level. The inclusion of women for a self-reliant India must take into account women from a wider range of categories as: a) Fully established and economically independent women b) Women owning small businesses or possessing certain talents c) Women who require skill improvement and a better skill set. For an independent India, women in categories (b) and (c) must be appropriately identified and given the necessary support on a regular basis.