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An incredible revolution has been evident over the past 100 years, which has transformed the lives of women. This article highlights some of the key elements in relating to feminism in Indian society. It suggests that the meaning and importance of a feminist perspective need to be re-examined for their significance and utility in this rapidly changing society. A brief discussion on the meaning of feminism provides a major framework for the article. The issues related to cultural diversity and the need for competent health care delivery for all masses are some important themes. The present article looks at the numerous challenges to feminism in the 21st century and gives a Indian perspective. All over the Globe there has been a very close link between the feminism and women’s movement, each enriching and inspiring the other. While the women’s movement is a earlier phenomenon, the term, ‘Feminism’ is a modern one. Feminism comprises a number of cultural, social and political movements, moral philosophies and theories concerned with equal rights and gender inequalities for women. The present paper looks at the challenges to feminism in the Indian region. These can be referred to – the attitude towards girl child, gender violence and Globalization. Though India is characterized by high economic growth from the past 5-10 years yet poverty is also a reality along with large population, illiteracy and backwardness. There is a lot of value placed on the birth of a son and one of the main problems facing the States of India today is the declining sex ratio. In our Country, Gender-based violence is a universal truth, regardless of class, culture and income. Numerous opportunities have been created, expectations have been surpassed, and now women are on track to having equivalent standards and rights to that of males. Changes in the enactments and various judicial decisions of Supreme Court have empowered women to gain the right to an education, right to vote, right to divorce etc.