Patriarchy: A social system where men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and social privilege.
Feminisation of Agriculture: The increasing involvement of women in agricultural activities due to various factors such as male migration and changing agricultural practices.
Gender Budgeting: A process of integrating gender perspectives into the budgeting process to ensure that public resources are allocated equitably between men and women.
Nodal Agency: An organization that takes the lead in coordinating and implementing a specific policy or program.
Inter-Ministerial Committee: A committee comprising representatives from different government ministries to facilitate inter-ministerial coordination and cooperation.
Universal Adult Suffrage: The right of all adult citizens to vote in elections, regardless of gender, race, or other factors.
Intra-Household Discrimination: Unequal treatment and distribution of resources within a household, often favoring male members.
De-Jure: Relating to or based on law; legal.
De-Facto: Existing or occurring in fact or effect, even though not officially recognized.
Empowerment: The process of increasing the autonomy and agency of individuals or groups.