Women and development are closely interconnected because women constitute nearly half of the world's population and play a vital role in economic, social, political, and cultural development. Development cannot be inclusive, equitable, or sustainable unless women participate fully in every sphere of society. Historically, women were viewed primarily as beneficiaries of development programmes, but modern development perspectives recognize them as active agents of change whose participation contributes significantly to national progress. The relationship between women and development has evolved through different approaches. The Women in Development (WID) approach emerged during the 1970s and emphasized integrating women into existing development processes by improving their access to education, employment, and resources. Although this approach increased women's participation, it did not adequately address the structural inequalities responsible for their marginalization. The Women and Development (WAD) approach argued that women have always contributed to development through both paid and unpaid labour. It highlighted that women were often exploited within existing economic systems and emphasized recognizing their productive and reproductive roles. However, it paid limited attention to gender relations within society. The Gender and Development (GAD) approach shifted the focus from women alone to gender relations. It emphasized that unequal power relations between men and women create barriers to women's development. GAD promotes gender equality, women's empowerment, shared responsibilities, and institutional reforms to eliminate discrimination. Women's education is one of the strongest foundations of development. Educated women are more likely to