Gender Budgeting: A Roadmap towards Inclusivity

Objective of Gender Budgeting

  • Aims to reduce the gender gap and empower women to break barriers.
  • A structured method to analyze budget allocations' impact on men and women.
  • Integrates gender-specific concerns into fiscal policy and financial management.

Gender Equality and Economic Development

  • Gender equality is crucial for economic growth, often called a nation’s "backbone."
  • As per the World Bank Report 2023, women constitute 48.4% of India's population.
  • Women’s participation is essential for national economic recovery and advancement.

Concept of Gender Budgeting (GB)

  • A tool for narrowing the gender gap and empowering women through scheme allocations.
  • Defined by the Council of Europe as gender mainstreaming ....
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