Gender needs refer to the specific requirements and interests of women and men that arise from their socially assigned roles, responsibilities and positions in society. In the field of Gender and Development, gender needs are broadly classified into practical gender needs and strategic gender needs. This distinction was introduced by gender scholars such as Caroline Moser to understand the different dimensions of gender inequality and to design appropriate development interventions. Practical Gender Needs are the immediate and day-to-day needs that arise from the existing gender roles and responsibilities of individuals within a society. These needs are related to the living conditions and basic welfare requirements of women and other disadvantaged groups. They are usually connected with tasks such as childcare, household management, food preparation, access to water, healthcare, housing, education and income generation. Practical gender needs do not directly challenge the existing gender division of labour or unequal power relations between men and women. Instead, they aim to improve the conditions under