Empowerment of women is one of the most basic human rights as well as a key to sustainable development of the country. It not only enhances status and quality of life of women, but also leads to economic growth, social justice and reduction of poverty. In the recent decades, the policies surrounding the development of women have leant towards not focusing on welfare approach but focusing on participation, leadership and capacity building. In this respect, social entrepreneurship has become a significant empowerment tool through integrating economic creativity with social responsibility. Social entrepreneurship is a business concept that combines social goals and financial sustainability unlike the traditional businesses which are mainly concerned with earning profits and ignoring systemic inequalities. It has a great role in empowering women in India who in most cases have been hindered by education, employment and property rights. Programmes like Self-Help Groups (SHGs) allow women to gain access to financial assets, acquire entrepreneurial abilities and increase their autonomy, engagement and social integration. The paper addresses the way social entrepreneurship can be an empowering factor of women in India.