The current edited book on “Gender Mainstreaming and Sustainable Development” is a compilation of chapters from Academicians and Researchers who have put in their vast knowledge and experiences in making this book a source for researchers. Topics covered: Many areas of academic research are covered but not limited. – Gender Mainstreaming Issues and Challenges – Gender Imbalance – Gender Equality – Women Empowerment – Gender and Development – Livelihood Status of Women Agricultural Labourers – Female Employment Status – Traditional Home Makers and Modern Working Women – Women’s Health – Gender and Political Participation – Crimes against Women. These topics are relevant and subscribe to the challenges that women of 21st century face.