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Gender budgeting in India, introduced in 2005-06, aims to integrate a gender perspective into fiscal policy to address gender disparities and promote equitable resource allocation. This paper reviews the evolution, implementation, and impact of gender budgeting in India over the past two decades. It examines key milestones, such as the introduction of the Gender Budget Statement (GBS) and Gender Budgeting Cells (GBCs), alongside challenges like stagnant funding, lack of gender-disaggregated data, and limited sectoral coverage. Drawing from existing literature and policy documents, the study highlights achievements, such as increased awareness of gender issues in budgeting, and persistent gaps, including inadequate monitoring and evaluation. The review concludes with recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of gender budgeting to align with India's commitments to gender equality, such as those under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).