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India today is at the cusp of a paradigm change in its growth and its position in the world. Its rapid development in all fields has been faster than anywhere else in the world and it is emerged as a global power for its skilled workforce including both men and women. In today's time women are not only competing but also matching their steps with men in many fields. Though, women have proved their mettle, but their presence in manufacturing sector seems to be negligent or on decline. Indian manufacturing sector is predominantly employs majority of the males. . It is also seen that there are a less number of women who are currently work or are keen to work in this sector. "Women may not be as welcome" in manufacturing isn't only about perception, but it is found globally in a recent report from the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) that women are paid about 18 percent less than men doing the same manufacturing work on average and this is the fourth largest gender pay gap of any industry, according to the study. If Indian women are achieving success and climbing corporate ladders in all sectors then, why is she lagging behind in this sector? This paper focuses on assessing the employment opportunities for women, challenges being faced by them at work and future scope and to further explore the working environment of manufacturing sector for women.