Summary: By 1935 illiteracy was almost eradicated in India, setting a high standard for the new Indian National Government to achieve further progress quickly. The society faced challenges of ignorance, poverty, disease, squalor, and idleness affecting all communities, genders, and age groups, leading to a bleak existence devoid of hope and pride. Women's education was crucial for societal development, with a dire need to uplift the masses through literacy. Despite some progress in women's education, many educated women seemed detached from the struggles of the less fortunate. The historical treatment of women, shaped by various cultures, highlighted the evolution of their status and rights. The discussion of Eastern and Western cultures' views on duties and rights reflected on the need for a shift in societal attitudes towards women's emancipation and recognition of their rights. The desire for progress and a change in mindset to enable women's full potential was emphasized as essential for societal advancement and prosperity.