Gender mainstreaming in policy making is a strategy to integrate gender perspectives into all stages of policy formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. It recognizes that policies affect women, men, and gender-diverse groups differently due to existing social, economic, and cultural inequalities. The main objective of gender mainstreaming is to ensure that gender equality becomes a central concern in governance and development processes rather than being treated as a separate issue. The first step in gender mainstreaming is creating awareness and commitment among policymakers and institutions. Government officials, planners, and decision-makers need to understand gender concepts, gender inequalities, and the importance of inclusive policies. Gender training helps officials recognize hidden biases and develop the capacity to design policies that address the needs of all sections of society. For example, training programmes for local government representatives can help them prepare gender-sensitive development plans. The second step is conducting a gender analysis of existing situations. Before developing a policy, it is necessary to study the different conditions, roles, responsibilities, and challenges faced by different genders. This includes