Gender and Governance at the Grassroots: A Study of South Delhi Municipal Corporation's Budgets
The rapid pace of urbanisation in the last few decades has been marked by rising inequality and marginalisation of the urban poor. Limited access to services such as shelter, health, drinking water and sanitation etc. coupled with a high incidence of violence disproportionately affects people in urban poverty, most significantly women and girls. Despite the existence of an elaborate policy and programmatic framework, numerous challenges persist with respect to the safety and well-being of women and girls in cities. Engendering government budgets at all levels can play a crucial role in addressing this serious challenge.
CBGA in collaboration with Plan India, A.V. Baliga Memorial Trust and CASP Plan has carried out a study analysing the gender responsiveness of South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) budgets. This document presents the main findings emerging from the study and the corresponding policy recommendations for making the programmes and functioning of ULBs more responsive to needs of women and adolescent girls.
