Concept and Evolution: Defined as gender mainstreaming in the budgeting process (Council of Europe). Introduced globally by Australia (1984); adopted by India in 2005–06 Implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD). Categorised into: Part A: 100% women-specific …
What is Gender Budgeting? Gender Budgeting is an approach to government fiscal policy that seeks to use a country’s budget(s) as a tool to resolve societal gender inequality and promote inclusive development. It is an exercise that applies a gendered-lens …