Do you think the “Women Component Plan “in India is a paradigm shift? Justify your answers with suitable examples.
Introduction The Women Component Plan (WCP) in India is considered a paradigm shift in the country’s approach to women’s development and gender budgeting. Introduced during the Ninth Five-Year Plan (1997-2002), the WCP required that at least 30% of the funds and benefits in all women-related sectors and schemes be specifically allocated for women. This strategy […]