Discuss the challenges hindering effective implementation of gender-sensitive policies and schemes in the country.
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India is a 'geographically privileged' country this shares rivers with 'all' Northern & eastern neighbours.
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Uses the transnationality water management can act as a catalyst for regional peace and cooperation. In the light of this statement, bring out the opportunities and challenges for India in leveraging 'water diplomacy' in its neighbourhood. India is a 'geographically privileged' country this shares rivers with 'all' Northern & eastern neighbours. Water diplomacy means using water as a dimension in bilateral substation using water as dimension-tion is bilateral substation. Disputed management: a River water data sharing MOU between India & Nepal/Bangladesh help in flood mitigation b Energy security via hydropower projects a India helped Bhutan & Nepal on their dam projects and keys & calls hydropower with them. c Ina weapon - by diverting suraces
Continuation of water diplomacy answer: ity & employment options: (3) Awareness - lack of information about government schemes with women. a Low enrollment in TAX Mandhan Yojana. (2) Security challenge - molestation & harassment meant attempts kept women away from public space. ex Rel kar incident (3) Ineffective fund utilization a Unused Nirbhaya Fund. b Overlapping schemes reducing efficiency c AVAS, THL Nam vardan, Janani Suraksha have similar goal. Suggestion: (1) Social awareness on gender rights (via MYOP) (2) Create safe spaces other only women empowerment can help us become 'Vikshanvant'.
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India map showing river systems shared with neighboring countries - Indus, Brahmaputra, and other shared river basins
SAKSHEE MISHRA
India and its Neighborhood - Relations
Water Diplomacy
Regional Cooperation through Transnational Water Management
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