Despite increased allocations, underutilization of funds remains a major concern in India’s gender budget framework. Analyze the key factors behind this inefficiency. Propose institutional reforms to address this issue.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Government Budgeting
Topic: Government Budgeting
Q6. Despite increased allocations, underutilization of funds remains a major concern in India’s gender budget framework. Analyze the key factors behind this inefficiency. Propose institutional reforms to address this issue. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the Question: Without addressing the intersectional realities of caste, class, gender, and the digital divide, the gender budget will continue to fail India’s women Key Demand of the Question: The answer must examine the reasons behind fund underutilization despite increased allocations and suggest institutional reforms to improve fund utilization. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Define gender budgeting and highlight its significance in promoting gender equality. Mention recent trends in allocations and underutilization. Body: Increased allocations vs underutilization: Highlight gaps between rising allocations and weak implementation outcomes. Key factors behind inefficiency: Discuss issues like bureaucratic delays, weak coordination, and data gaps. Institutional reforms: Suggest measures like capacity building, digital fund tracking, and community-led monitoring for improved outcomes. Conclusion: Emphasize the need for enhanced accountability, data-driven strategies, and inclusive planning to ensure optimal fund utilization.
Why the Question: Without addressing the intersectional realities of caste, class, gender, and the digital divide, the gender budget will continue to fail India’s women
Key Demand of the Question: The answer must examine the reasons behind fund underutilization despite increased allocations and suggest institutional reforms to improve fund utilization.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Define gender budgeting and highlight its significance in promoting gender equality. Mention recent trends in allocations and underutilization.
• Increased allocations vs underutilization: Highlight gaps between rising allocations and weak implementation outcomes.
• Key factors behind inefficiency: Discuss issues like bureaucratic delays, weak coordination, and data gaps.
• Institutional reforms: Suggest measures like capacity building, digital fund tracking, and community-led monitoring for improved outcomes.
Conclusion:
Emphasize the need for enhanced accountability, data-driven strategies, and inclusive planning to ensure optimal fund utilization.