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Lakshadweep tops, Bihar trails as India posts 80.9% literacy. But gaps by gender and region persistIndia's literacy rate shows progress. The rate is 80.9% for those aged seven and above. Lakshadweep and Kerala lead in literacy. Bihar, Mad...
India's gender budgeting progress: Are we truly empowering women?India's gender-responsive budgeting has increased allocations but lacks the necessary systemic reforms and mandatory frameworks across gove...
India struggles with limited effectiveness of its gender responsive budgeting: UN ReportA new report presented at the UN Ministerial Conference on Women Empowerment in Bangkok highlights that India's Gender Responsive Budgeting...
Towards Jan Samriddhi: How Union Budget 2024 can advance women-centric financial inclusionBudget 2024: The 2024 Union Budget boosts financial inclusion for 290 million women through PMJDY, Naari Shakti, and Digital Public Infrast...
Only 3% women entrepreneurs in tier 2-3 cities have access to external funding: studyMerely 3% of women entrepreneurs in India's tier II and III cities had access to bank loans or equity investments. The study highlighted th...
Remarkable increase in women taking apprenticeship in male-dominated sectors: TeamLease executiveEmployers today exhibit a gender-agnostic approach in their quest for skilled talent, demonstrating openness towards women candidates even ...
Fintech poised for strong growth riding on inclusive strategiesFintech companies in India are poised for significant growth in 2024, leveraging customer-centric strategies and embracing diversity in the...
This is how India’s new Foreign Trade Policy can make trade work for womenWhile FTP 2023 has identified MSMEs as an area of importance and focus, the policy now needs to recognise the importance of women in trade....
India’s G20 Presidency: Why it is an opportunity to showcase women-led developmentThe G20 Presidency provides India the right platform to showcase its efforts towards the social upliftment of women.
Canada commits to enacting new rules to ensure equity for international studentsAccording to the CIMM report, even though Canada is a popular location for international students, many students are still placed in disadv...
Niti unit pitches for gender Budgeting actDMEO, which is an attached office under the NITI Aayog, has called for incentivising women participation in all training and capacity build...
Include women entrepreneurs as stakeholders in consultations on FTAs: ICRIERA policy brief Women and Trade: Towards an Enabling Ecosystem in India -- brought out by Indian Council for Research on International Econo...
India needs 6.2% additional spending of GDP to achieve 2030 development goals: NITI“The ways and means for this additional financing needs to be identified. At the same time, it is crucial to make sure that the budget allo...
Social sector for higher spending on health, education, rural IndiaAt a pre-budget consultation with MoS finance Anurag Thakur, representatives stressed on improving efficiency in delivery of health service...
Bridging the gap: Unit to monitor states' gender targets on cardsFinland-like unit may be set up to rank states on criteria for women empowerment.
Union Budget 2013 no gender benderTo remove various disadvantages that women face in India, the Union government introduces Gender Responsive Budgeting.
- Fair enough: PC puts money where his heart is
Generous budgetary allocations and women-specific schemes can help give women more control.