According to the Union Budget 2026–27, what was the

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The Union Budget for 2026–27 allocated ₹5.01 lakh crore for women and girls under the Gender Budget Statement. This represented an increase of 11.55 percent compared with the allocation of ₹4.49 lakh crore in FY26. The Gender Budget Statement consolidates spending across various ministries aimed at promoting gender equality and improving the welfare of women. It includes allocations for both fully women-specific schemes and schemes where a significant portion of expenditure benefits women. The increase in allocation reflects expansion of gender-responsive budgeting across government departments.