Steady Rise in Gender Budget Marks Shift to Women-Led Development in India

India's gender budget has significantly increased from Rs 97,134 crore in FY2014 to Rs 3.1 lakh crore in FY2025, highlighting the country's shift from women's development to women-led development. The Economic Survey underscores various government initiatives aimed at improving women's participation in economic, social, and political spheres.

India's gender budget has seen a significant increase, rising from Rs 97,134 crore in FY2014 to Rs 3.1 lakh crore in FY2025, according to the Economic Survey presented in Parliament on Monday.

This marks a 38.7% rise from FY2024 and a 218.8% increase from FY2014, now making up 6.5% of the total Union Budget. The survey emphasises India's transition from women's development to women-led development.

The government has introduced several legislative measures to ensure women's participation in various sectors, highlighting India's G20 presidency focus on 'women-led development' in 2023.