The contribution of all workers in an economy is critical to its faster and more inclusive growth process. In India, the participation of women in the labour force has declined significantly over the recent past and detracts from its growth and development. In this paper, CII Research undertakes a deep study of trends in female labour force participation rate across the sectors of agriculture, industry and services in rural and urban areas. Based on this, it makes suggestions to improve women's participation in India's development.