Marked by an allocation of 5.01 lakh crore rupees, reflecting an 11.55% increase over previous financial year. 

• Further, share of Gender Budget in total Union Budget increased to 9.37% with total 53 Ministries/Departments and five UTs reporting allocations this year. 

Gender Budget (GB) in India

• Meaning: Mechanism for establishing whether government's gender equality commitments translate into budgetary commitments.
  • It does not seek to create separate budgets for gender concerns, rather views the Government Budget from a gender perspective. 
• Adoption in India: India formally adopted GB in 2004-05. 
  • India has institutionalized GB at both national and state levels, with Gender Budget Cells established across ministries and departments. 
• Parts of GB: 
  • Part A: Schemes with 100% provision for women. 
  • Part B: Schemes where allocations for women constitute at least 30%. .
  • Part C: Included in Union Budget 2024-25, where allocation is below 30%. 
• Significance: Integrates gender concerns into planning, help reduce structural inequalities and promote inclusive development.