Expectations from a gender lens in Budget 2026-27
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Why in news
An editorial in The Hindu argues that the Union Budget 2026-27 should shift towards a gender lens by investing in time-saving infrastructure and upskilling women for an AI-driven economy.
Background
The article suggests that the Union Budget can unlock women's productivity by investing in piped water, electricity, and toilets within the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). It advocates for tying budget allocations to time-measured outcomes to address specific barriers faced by women.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemePradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY): A housing scheme where the article suggests integrating time-saving infrastructure like piped water and electricity.
- FactThe Union Budget 2026-27 is the upcoming fiscal cycle discussed for gender-focused economic interventions.
For Mains
Q. How can the Union Budget serve as a tool for gender-responsive economic planning to enhance women's labor force participation in India?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure gap: Lack of time-saving amenities like piped water and electricity in rural housing
- Skill mismatch: Need for targeted upskilling in digital and AI-driven technologies for women
- Outcome measurement: Transitioning from output-based to time-measured outcomes in ministry allocations
Keywords: Gender-responsive budgeting · Labor force participation · Time-saving infrastructure · Digital upskilling · Productivity enhancement
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