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“The care economy is a critical but undervalued pillar of sustainable economic development.” Assess its role in supporting households and labour markets. Examine the challenges in recognising care work. Suggest policy measures to strengthen the care ecosystem in India.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it Q5. “The care economy is a critical but undervalued pillar of sustainable economic development.” Assess its role in supporting households and labour markets. Examine the challenges in recognising care work. Suggest policy measures to strengthen the care ecosystem in India. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE …

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Gender-responsive budgeting remains poorly institutionalised despite its proven developmental potential. Explain the concept of gender budgeting. What structural reforms are needed to scale it across developing economies?

Topic: Government Budgeting Q5. Gender-responsive budgeting remains poorly institutionalised despite its proven developmental potential. Explain the concept of gender budgeting. What structural reforms are needed to scale it across developing economies? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: Raised in the backdrop of UN Women’s 2025 warning on a $420 billion gender …

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Gender Equity in Urban Bureaucracy

Syllabus: Governance Source:  TH Context: A recent policy insight by Janaagraha stressed that while women now make up nearly 46% of elected representatives in local governments, urban bureaucracies—especially planners, engineers, and police—remain male-dominated, undermining inclusive governance. About Gender Equity in Urban Bureaucracy: Definition: Gender equity in bureaucracy refers to equal representation, opportunity, and influence for …

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Budget 2024: Highest ever Gender Budget

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Indian Economy: Budgeting/ Polity: Budgeting   Source: HT  Context: In the Union Interim Budget 2024-25, the Gender Budget witnesses its highest-ever increase of about 38.6%. It stands at ₹3 lakh crore, almost 6.5% of the total expenditure. The Ministry of Rural Development receives the largest share, followed by Education, Drinking Water …

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Gender Budgeting Act

GS Paper-2 Syllabus: Government policies and interventions aimed at development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Context: Development, Monitoring and evaluation office (DMEO) (an attached office of Niti Aayog) has pitched in for the Gender Budgeting Act to the mainstream of gender-based budgeting across all ministries. According to …

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[MINDMAP] – Gender Budgeting

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