A sound public finance management (PFM) roadmap for children is an important entry point for addressing their special needs. There is a need to rethink the process of child budgeting and strengthen the systems and institutions involved which can go a long way in realising their rights and ensuring their holistic development.
The presentation of the Union Budget 2022-23 is just around the corner and like every year, there are many expectations from it so far as children are concerned. While every year around the time of presentation of budgets a lot gets discussed and debated about the budget numbers that are earmarked and spent for children, … Continue reading “Budget 2022: Rethinking the Way Child Budgeting Is Implemented In India”
The presentation of the Union Budget 2022-23 is just around the corner and like every year, there are many expectations from it so far as children are concerned. While every year around the time of presentation of budgets a lot gets discussed and debated about the budget numbers that are earmarked and spent for children, … Continue reading “Budget 2022: Rethinking the Way Child Budgeting Is Implemented In India”
The experience of working alongside a state government at the time of budget preparations is truly a unique one. While we, as a civil society organisation, are more familiar with the flurry of post budget presentation analysis and critique, being a part of the process sheds light on the intricacies of the Government procedure itself. … Continue reading “Assam’s efforts in reforming Child Budgeting”
Author cbgaPosted on Categories OpinionsLeave a comment on Assam’s efforts in reforming Child Budgeting This paper contains an analysis of the Union Budget for the past five years on Child Budgeting, with a view to improve awareness and stimulating debate on the way forward for children in India. Without a clear understanding of our outlays for children, we will not be able to make as much headway in improving … Continue reading “Child Budgeting in India: Analysis of Recent Allocations in the Union Budget”
Understand what Child Responsive Budgeting (CRB) entails through this video. It presents information on important aspects related to CRB like CRB at the global level and in India, Child Budget Statement as a mechanism to implement CRB among others.
The presentation for the Union Budget 2023-24 is right around the corner. The state budgets will be announced soon after. One critical expectation would be a substantial commitment to the early childhood education (ECE) of children aged 3-6. Earlier this month, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated the new Budget would “set the template” for the next … Continue reading “Countdown to Budget 2023: Why investing in early childhood education should be a priority in the upcoming Budget”
The presentation for the Union Budget 2023-24 is right around the corner. The state budgets will be announced soon after. One critical expectation would be a substantial commitment to the early childhood education (ECE) of children aged 3-6. Earlier this month, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated the new Budget would “set the template” for the next … Continue reading “Countdown to Budget 2023: Why investing in early childhood education should be a priority in the upcoming Budget”
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the lives of vulnerable children towards deep uncertainty resulting from household financial setbacks and school closures. Children who have lost parents or guardians too stare at a bleak present and future. Addressing concerns of their protection necessitates child-sensitive policy measures supported by adequate budgetary allocations. This policy brief maps the … Continue reading “Impact of COVID-19 on Child Protection in India and Its Budgetary Implications”
