Contents: 1. India’s Policy Roadmaps for Women Empowerment through Diverse Schemes: Fostering Gender Inclusivity, 2. Women Empowerment through Integrated Kitchen Gardening, 3 Global Scenario of Diversified Role of Women Extensionists in Multifaceted Development of Agricultural Extension, 4 Rural Development through Beneficial Insect Pests, 5 Beekeeping: An Attractive Venture for Livelihood of Indian Youth, 6 Status of Hortipreneurs in India, 7 Women in Agricultural Extension, 8 Women Empowerment Schemes in India: An Overview, 9 Rural Development through Bee Keeping, Sericulture, Horticulture and Applied field, 10 Advancements in Mushroom Cultivation: A Comprehensive Overview from Traditional Practices to Technological Innovations, 11 Advancing Self-Help Groups (SHGs): Recent Developments and Innovations, 12 Initiatives Focused on Empowering Women: Schemes and Programs, 13 Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Uttarakhand, 14 Entrepreneurship Programmes.