In many traditional Indian stories, women are often depicted as being weak, dependent, and in need of protection from men. This stereotype can be harmful to young girls, as it can lead them to believe that they are not capable of being strong and independent.

In many traditional Indian stories, men are often depicted as being strong, powerful, and in control. This stereotype can be harmful to young boys, as it can lead them to believe that they need to be tough and aggressive in order to be successful.

Traditional stories and folktales can be used to teach children about important values such as equality and respect by changing the stories to remove harmful stereotypes, using the stories as a starting point for discussions about gender equality, and encouraging children to create their own stories that challenge traditional gender roles.

Authors who write children's literature that is gender-inclusive face a number of challenges, including the pressure to conform to traditional gender stereotypes, the lack of diverse representation in the publishing industry, and the difficulty of writing stories that are both entertaining and educational.

Indian children's literature can be made more gender-inclusive by increasing the number of stories that feature strong and independent female characters, challenging traditional gender stereotypes in stories, and including more diverse representations of gender in stories.