Despite the increasing number of women in the STEM workforce worldwide, their levels remain suboptimal. In India, as an emerging economic powerhouse, closing the gender gap in STEM requires a cultural shift, active support for girls' education, and certain employment opportunities for female graduates. Aparajita Chattopadhyay's editorial reflects on the gender gap in STEM in India on the occasion of International Day of Women and Girls in STEM. It outlines the socio-cultural and infrastructural factors influencing these differences. The text mentions recent promising trends in the field of gender equality. It outlines what is needed to continue these transformations.[1]