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Synopsis The intention of policy-makers and planners to promote Women Development and Empowerment is to be implemented by Organisations entrusted with this work. This requires an appropriate Structure, material and personnel. There is also a need for constant organizational analysis based on Method Study, Work Measurement and Manpower Planning. In this Book the author has not only engaged our attention with existing framework but also what these should be, based on research and analysis so that in the 21st century we can achieve our cherished goal of Women Development and Empowerment. The book, “Organisation and Structure of Women Development and Empowerment” has been divided into 11 chapters to focus on administrative, political and voluntary mechanism available to promote women development and solve existing, potential and emerging problems pertaining to women. Chapter 1 of the book deals with the Constitutional Status, Women Potentiality and Globalisation. Chapter 2 concentrates on the Concept of Women Development and Empowerment affecting women in its various facets followed by the Chapter 3 which examines the Challenges of Women Development and Empowerment in 21st century. Chapter 4 relates to the role of UN systems in providing platform for discussion and exchange of information on problems faced by women in the world and specific countries and the methodology to overcome them. It also deals with assistance to India both in financial and non-financial form. Chapter 5 examines the structure, functions and role of the Department of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Human Resource Development, GOI, New Delhi. Chapter 6 examines the Role of National Council for Women. Chapter 7 examines the Role of Central Social Welfare Board as an instrument of Women Development. Chapter 8 discusses the Role of Voluntary Organizations in the promotion of women’s status. Chapter 9 examines the role of UGC in promoting the cause of women. Chapter 10 discusses the Role of Local Government (Panchayati Raj and Municipal Administration) in the promotion of women welfare. Chapter 11 deals with a case study of one Indian state, i.e. Haryana. All the chapters have been supplemented with charts, tables and case studies, statistics and references from reports ranging from United Nations to Local Levels.The present book would be of use to administrators, political elite and academicians interested in women empowerment. It would also be of interest to those in Government, Voluntary Sector, Universities and Colleges who are engaged in teaching, research, consultancy and extension activities for Women Development and Empowerment.