KBC Offline Quiz (November 24, 2021): Which state will introduce the Gender Budget concept in India in its annual Budget for FY 2021-22?

Uttar Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh 

Kerala

Answer: Andhra Pradesh 

For the first time, the Andhra Pradesh state government introduced a Gender Budget. The money allocated in the gender budget will be used exclusively for the betterment of women and girls. A whopping amount of Rs 47,283.21 crore has been set aside for the Gender Budget. 

The Gender Budget was presented by the Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath. He said achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment is important for realising women’s rights.