Higher education is considered an important tool for the intellectual, social, economic and cultural development of an individual. Education develops knowledge, skills, leadership qualities and a sense of social responsibility in an individual. However, even in today s modern and technological era, gender inequality is clearly visible in the field of higher education. Women in particular face obstacles in getting equal opportunities in higher education due to social norms, economic constraints, patriarchal mentality, security issues and institutional constraints. Gender Equity, Higher Education, Women Empowerment, Social Justice, Educational Policy. 7-9 National Level Conference on Transformative Higher Education-Skills, Equity, Innovation (THE-SEI 2026) Special Issue Dr. Kavita Ramchandra Kamble