gender budget

In New Delhi, on March 27, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, criticized opposition leaders for not taking the issue of women's reservation seriously. He argued that instead of simply writing letters to the government, they should engage in discussions about the proposed changes to...

March 26, Kohima: Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio described the State Budget 2026-27 as inclusive, sustainable, and a strategic roadmap for a developed Nagaland by 2047.Presenting the budget in the State Assembly today, he said that for the first time in the State's fiscal framework, the 2026–27...

East Shillong legislator and former Cabinet Minister, Ampareen Lyngdoh, emphasized the importance of the gender budget introduced by the Meghalaya government on Friday, describing it as a policy-driven framework aimed at strengthening women's empowerment and embedding gender sensitivity in...

In Gairsain (Chamoli), March 9 – The Uttarakhand government presented a budget of ₹1.11 lakh crore for the financial year 2026-27, placing a strong emphasis on inclusive development through the "GYAN" model. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that the state's development strategy is based...

New Delhi, March 8 – Leaders across the country on Sunday lauded the growing contributions of women in various sectors on International Women's Day, a day also marked by announcements by state governments focused on financial assistance for women.President Droupadi Murmu urged women to realize...

New Delhi, March 8 Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi on Sunday extended greetings on International Women's Day, stating that women are the foundation of a developed India.She also praised President Droupadi Murmu as a living example of women's potential...

New Delhi, March 8 – International Women's Day (IWD) is being observed worldwide on Sunday to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.With the 2026 IWD theme calling for a "Give to Gain" global campaign to promote teamwork and cohesion for building a just and...

Ranchi, February 24 – The Jharkhand government on Tuesday unveiled several initiatives in education, health, tourism, infrastructure, and women's empowerment in its 2026-27 budget, presented in the Assembly.The state will establish 100 new CM Schools of Excellence, where education based on the...

Shillong, February 23 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma presented the State Budget for the financial year 2026-27 on Monday, projecting a fiscal deficit of ₹2,672 crore, which is 3.5 per cent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).Presenting the budget in the state Assembly...

Shillong, February 23 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday presented a budget of Rs 32,023 crore for the 2026-27 financial year, projecting a fiscal deficit of around 3.5 per cent of the gross state domestic product.The chief minister, who also holds the finance portfolio, did...

New Delhi, February 18 The allocation for women and girls under various schemes has increased by 11.55 per cent to ₹5.01 lakh crore in 2026-27, up from ₹4.49 lakh crore in the previous financial year, according to the Gender Budget Statement (GBS) released by the government.The Gender Budget...

New Delhi, February 14 Ensuring women's security is the first step towards national development and remains a top priority for the government, Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi said on Friday, asserting that women are now at the center of policymaking and governance...