The National Gender Resource Centre for Women in Agriculture has got a few studies conducted in the area of ‘Women in Agriculture’. The important findings of these studies are as under: -
• Most important strategy for dissemination of information to women farmers is through Self Help Groups (SHGs).
• Use of Agriculture Machinery and Micro Irrigation scheme has reduced the drudgery of women farmers and improved the work efficiency.
• Horticulture schemes have made women more self-reliant by creating self-employment.
• Women learn best through exposure visits and demonstrations.
• Land owned by women is utilized for cultivation of food crops thereby ensuring food security for the household.
As per the directives of Planning Commission, 2007-08 onwards, under all the beneficiary oriented schemes, the States have been directed to ensure flow of funds to the tune of 30% for the benefit of women farmers.
This information was given by Shri Harish Rawat, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
• Most important strategy for dissemination of information to women farmers is through Self Help Groups (SHGs).
• Use of Agriculture Machinery and Micro Irrigation scheme has reduced the drudgery of women farmers and improved the work efficiency.
• Horticulture schemes have made women more self-reliant by creating self-employment.
• Women learn best through exposure visits and demonstrations.
• Land owned by women is utilized for cultivation of food crops thereby ensuring food security for the household.
As per the directives of Planning Commission, 2007-08 onwards, under all the beneficiary oriented schemes, the States have been directed to ensure flow of funds to the tune of 30% for the benefit of women farmers.
This information was given by Shri Harish Rawat, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.