Question Q.8)GS2GS2

Identify and discuss the challenges hindering effective implementation of gender-sensitive policies and schemes in the country.

Introduction

India has been ranked 131 out of 146 countries in WEF's Gender Gap Index - signifying poor state of gender governance in India.

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Challenges: gender-sensitive policies & schemes (1) Attitudinal issues in Indian society eg: Patriarchal mindset (2) Lack of resources: Gender budgeting constraints (3) Lack of accountability → poor auditing mechanisms in fields (4) Lack of targeted interventions due unwillingness of issues eg: Adult muslim women (5) Infrastructure deficit → health care PHCs → slow obed ratio Measured required: (1) Federal budget allocation of gender specific scheme upto 50% - Infrastructure development PHCs, maternity, womens hostels (2) Third party audits of condition of India (3) Under-responsive governance only can lead to efficient utilisation of human resources of India.

— SURAMYA SHARMA · AIR 359

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AIR 3592025

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GS2GS2

Topic

Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions

Women's Social Capital

Gender-Sensitive Policies and Implementation Challenges

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