Asian countries are undergoing a demographic transition resulting from a combination of low death and birth rates in their populations. This could be partly due to the vigorous promotion of small families by governments in South Asia and Southeast Asia. India adopted the two-child policy in 2004...

Gender Responsive Budget (GRB) is not just a one-time activity. It is a continuous process that must be applied to all levels and stages of the policy process. It recognises that the Budget is a powerful tool that can reduce the vulnerability of women and girls and transform their situation. GRB...

As per World Bank, 1.2 billion people are below poverty line who manages their lives with less that 1.25 US dollar. Out of this, 33 % i.e. 40 crore poor are in India. If India is able to address food price volatility, it will have major implications for global food security and fulfilling our...

Budget is an important tool in the hands of state for affirmative action for improvement of gender relations through reduction of gender gap in the development process. It can help to reduce economic inequalities, between men and women as well as between the rich and the poor Hence, the...

The fact that progress in equal rights for women has come about largely through the efforts of social reform movement in the 19th century and women’s liberation movement in the 20th century Maharashtra highlights the essential role of collective agency in human progress. Given the constraints...

Potential of Tourism as one of the most effective drivers for the development of regional economies has been acknowledged by government of Maharashtra. It is one of the key sectors of the economy which makes a positive contribution to government revenues, generation of employment and...