Women’s participation in the labour market in India is not only an economic issue but also a larger social and an ethical question, which demands a multi-disciplinary approach. Women’s economic activity is rooted mainly in socio-cultural, historical, physiological and economic considerations. Hence, looking at women’s employment in India from the labour market point of view alone is not enough. We need to look at this problem with the intentions of introducing a transactional as well as transformational intervention at socio- cultural, political and economic levels. Researchers noted that understanding differences among women is critical to crafting policy and making public investments that meet their needs and expand their choices and opportunities. Hence this project has a wider impact and multiplier effect.The core objectives of the project are:1. To examine the influence of perceived career barriers and support young women’s career planning in the university system and outside 2. To design and implement applicable framework(s) that intervenes and counsels young women of both environments 3. To install the capacities (RAINBOW Centre) in Indian universities to counsel young women in the designed framework4. Develop material and training programmes for associations and agencies working (for young women) in the unpriviliedged section of the soceity 5. Identify regulations and create awareness of best practices and models operating in EU HEIs for capacity building of young women in university system and outside the university system. Target groups:• Women (20–30 yrs), who have full time enrolment in Indian University Education • Counsellors and Associations/NGOs working on women Empowerment and InclusionMain outputs:• Development of the Intervention and Counselling Methodology• Creation of Career Counselling & Guidance Centres• Developing Material & Conducting Train the Trainer Program• Providing & Evaluating Counselling Services in India