Globally the percentage of women population is 49.6%. Out of which 6.6 % are the heads of state. Women make up 48.5 per cent of India’s population. Yet their presence in the decision-making positions- such as governance, corporate leadership, or law enforcement is far from proportionate. The sole exception is gram panchayats where Indian laws provide for women’s reservation. The representation of women in gram panchayats amounts to 42%. Gender quotas are effective in a political sphere. Overall, though as a country worships and celebrates the female deities, gender equality remains a far cry. In Lok Sabha women representatives amount to only 11.4%, in the Central council of ministers, it amounts to 10.8%. as Supreme court and high court judges, the number of women amounts to 8.4 %. In civil services, it amounts to 17.3% and in the police force 5.8%. In professions, such as chief executive officers managing directors it amounts to 2.7%. There are numerous barriers to leadership roles. Men are more capable than women and have better practical knowledge is one of the stereotypes which prevent women from being leaders. Women are expected to manage household chores and outside work simultaneously which becomes a huge burden for them. Sexism, violence against women and gender inequality also play a major role in preventing women to be in positions of decision making. Unfair competition, economic gaps- gender pay gap just add fuel to the fire. But women are essential in decision making for freedom and democracy. Gender equality and diversity have a huge impact on the country’s growth in the economy. Women’s participation helps in having a stable economy. Women are better at dealing with personal relationships and pay closer attention to the needs of people. Legislative decisions should be taken to increase the number of women involved in decision-making.