Gender Budgeting: Unlocking Women’s Empowerment and Economic Equality in India
In the Union Budget 2026-27, the share of Gender Budget allocation in the total Union Budget increased to 9.37% in FY 2026-27 from 8.86% in FY 2025-26.
What is Gender Budgeting in India?
- Gender budgeting is a strategic tool used by governments to allocate resources efficiently based on the distinct needs of different genders.
- It ensures that policies and resource allocations are gender-sensitive and address specific needs within existing frameworks.
Background
- India’s commitment to gender equality began with the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), 1979, in 1993.
- This commitment culminated ....
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