The main objective of this study is to better understand the extent of consideration of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in national constitutions, development policy frameworks, and WEF policies and programs, including SIPs in India. The review and analysis of the policy frameworks include:

• national constitutions and development policies of India,
• the WEF sector policies, including SIPs subsidy policy and financing mechanism,
• flagship renewable energy programs that promote SIPs, and
• policy of the national level key SIP implementing agencies in the study countries.

The study will use gender transformative approach (GTA) as a pathway to advancing socio-economic and climate resilient development in South Asian region through sustainable and inclusive WEF resources and technologies. This is relevant in the region because gender and social norms, inequalities in access to resources, opportunities and decision-making prevent gender equality and womens empowerment outcomes.