Gender Mainstreaming in India

Gender Mainstreaming in India: Achievements, Gaps and Future Directions (Volume-I ) is an informative edited book which takes a critical look at the successes and difficulties experienced in integrating gender considerations in India. The book is composed of 16 different chapters that look into several disciplines including education, health, governance, sports and grassroots level development. Through an interdisciplinary focus, the book looks into the success of gender mainstreaming in improving awareness, frameworks and institutional processes while pointing out the shortcomings. Among the topics included are the problem of accessing certain opportunities for women and men, representation and socio-cultural barriers. With a blend of theoretical and empirical perspectives, the book gives a detailed understanding of gender relations in contemporary India. Through practical recommendations, the book gives direction on future steps that need to be taken. About the Editors Prof. Minakshi Biswal is a distinguished academician and Director of Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, Kalaburagi. An accomplished scholar, she has edited 12 books, published 50+ research papers, guided M.Ed. and Doctoral research, and contributed to national and international conferences. She has received prestigious awards, including Bharat Shiksha Gourav and Best Teacher Award (2022). Dr. Yogita Beri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Vasanta College for Women, Rajghat, affiliated with Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. With over 14 years of teaching and research experience, she has established herself as a dedicated academician. She has edited six books and published more than 45 research papers in reputed journals, along with several book chapters.