Gender Equity Policy, 2024

On 1st September, 2024, the Gujarat government launched the 'State Policy for Gender Equity-2024,' aiming to ensure inclusive development and empowerment for women and girls across the state.

The reformulated policy seeks to create an enabling environment that promotes just and equal opportunities for women and girls, eliminating gender discrimination and fostering inclusive development.
Originally implemented in 2006 as 'Naari Gaurav Niti' under then-Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the policy has been revised to address evolving socio-economic conditions and new legal frameworks.
The updated policy integrates eight focus areas, including education, sports, protection against violence, health, nutrition, and the impact of climate change, among others.
Each government department has been tasked with specific responsibilities to ensure the policy's effective implementation within set timelines.
The policy emphasizes equal rights and opportunities for women in all state development activities and seeks to establish a system based on equality and uniformity.
New monitoring indicators include reducing maternal mortality rates, improving the sex ratio at birth, and increasing female employment rates, reflecting the policy's commitment to measurable progress.
Gender equality considerations are now mandatory in the formulation of new government schemes, with a focus on aligning budget allocations and benefits distribution with gender balance goals.