NITI Aayog’s new report reveals the harsh truth: training alone isn’t enough. Women face caregiving duties, unsafe transport, distant centers, and social stigma; making even basic skilling feel impossible. Most want part-time, nearby courses; but those options barely exist. The report doesn’t just diagnose the problem; it offers practical fixes: local ‘Sakhi Booths’, safe transport, women-only digital platforms, and peer circles. This isn’t about adding more training; it’s about rebuilding the system around women’s real lives. Because empowering women isn’t just social progress; it’s economic necessity. If India wants Viksit Bharat by 2047, it can’t afford to leave 71% of its women behind.