Contribution Of Women In Agricultural Development Archives - S M Sehgal Foundation https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq-category/contribution-of-women-in-agricultural-development/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 07:58:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 How does S M Sehgal Foundation contribute to empowering women at the grassroots level? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-does-s-m-sehgal-foundation-contribute-to-empowering-women-at-the-grassroots-level/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-does-s-m-sehgal-foundation-contribute-to-empowering-women-at-the-grassroots-level https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-does-s-m-sehgal-foundation-contribute-to-empowering-women-at-the-grassroots-level/#respond Mon, 09 Jan 2023 07:58:41 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=8028 Under a CSR-supported project implemented by S M Sehgal Foundation, monthly training sessions of women elected representatives (WER) have been conducted since June 2021 to develop leadership qualities among women, so they can collectively bring about positive changes in their village.

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Under a CSR-supported project implemented by S M Sehgal Foundation, monthly training sessions of women elected representatives (WER) have been conducted since June 2021 to develop leadership qualities among women, so they can collectively bring about positive changes in their village.

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]]> https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-does-s-m-sehgal-foundation-contribute-to-empowering-women-at-the-grassroots-level/feed/ 0 How can the Indian government achieve its goals of SDG1 and poverty elimination? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-can-the-indian-government-achieve-its-goals-of-sdg1-and-poverty-elimination/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-can-the-indian-government-achieve-its-goals-of-sdg1-and-poverty-elimination https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-can-the-indian-government-achieve-its-goals-of-sdg1-and-poverty-elimination/#respond Mon, 09 Jan 2023 07:57:57 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=8027 The Indian government, in its vision to make India a superpower, has realized the gap and is striving toward poverty alleviation through training programs, financial inclusion, strengthening of social services, and creating awareness of women’s rights. Ensuring women’s access to basic services, land control, property inheritance, and financial inclusion is the way forward to achieving … Continue reading "How can the Indian government achieve its goals of SDG1 and poverty elimination?"

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]]> The Indian government, in its vision to make India a superpower, has realized the gap and is striving toward poverty alleviation through training programs, financial inclusion, strengthening of social services, and creating awareness of women’s rights. Ensuring women’s access to basic services, land control, property inheritance, and financial inclusion is the way forward to achieving the lofty goals of SDG1 and the reduction in poverty.

The way forward is to provide women with equal access to avenues for growth through social protection. The key to achieving SDG1 lies in realizing women’s rights.

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]]> https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-can-the-indian-government-achieve-its-goals-of-sdg1-and-poverty-elimination/feed/ 0 How are women contributing to agricultural development in India? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-are-women-contributing-to-agricultural-development-in-india/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-are-women-contributing-to-agricultural-development-in-india https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-are-women-contributing-to-agricultural-development-in-india/#respond Mon, 09 Jan 2023 07:56:41 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=8026 Approximately 60 % of the Indian population works in agriculture and contributes about 18 % to India’s GDP. Almost 80% of women are engaged and depend on agricultural development in rural India. Thus, women contribute to agriculture in ways such as: Women comprise 33% of the agriculture labor force and 48% of the self-employed farmers … Continue reading "How are women contributing to agricultural development in India?"

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]]> Approximately 60 % of the Indian population works in agriculture and contributes about 18 % to India’s GDP. Almost 80% of women are engaged and depend on agricultural development in rural India. Thus, women contribute to agriculture in ways such as:

  • Women comprise 33% of the agriculture labor force and 48% of the self-employed farmers in India.
  • With growing urban migration by men, feminization of the agriculture sector is increasing.
  • Women contribute to agriculture in multiple roles, as cultivators, entrepreneurs, and laborers.
  • About 60–80% of the food produced in India can be attributed to the efforts of rural women.
  • Rural women are also engaged in allied fields including livestock production, horticulture, post-harvesting operations, agro/social forestry, fishing, etc.
  • Most labor-intensive manual operations in agriculture, such as cattle management, fodder collection, milking, threshing, winnowing, etc., are performed by women.
  • The community management role played by rural women helps ensure the dissemination of information and extension at the community level.

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]]> https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-are-women-contributing-to-agricultural-development-in-india/feed/ 0 What is the role of women in the Indian rural economy? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-is-the-role-of-women-in-the-indian-rural-economy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-the-role-of-women-in-the-indian-rural-economy https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-is-the-role-of-women-in-the-indian-rural-economy/#respond Mon, 09 Jan 2023 07:53:38 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=8025 In a patriarchal society, women, particularly in rural India, face constraints in economic activities due to gender discrimination and archaic social norms. They are used for unpaid menial jobs and they have little or no access to education, healthcare, or other basic amenities. Empowering rural women through productive employment and ensuring gender equality contribute to … Continue reading "What is the role of women in the Indian rural economy?"

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]]> In a patriarchal society, women, particularly in rural India, face constraints in economic activities due to gender discrimination and archaic social norms. They are used for unpaid menial jobs and they have little or no access to education, healthcare, or other basic amenities. Empowering rural women through productive employment and ensuring gender equality contribute to inclusive economic growth. This can be the backbone for achieving poverty reduction and food security.

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]]> https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-is-the-role-of-women-in-the-indian-rural-economy/feed/ 0 What are the major weaknesses in institutions of accountability in India? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-are-the-major-weaknesses-in-institutions-of-accountability-in-india/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-the-major-weaknesses-in-institutions-of-accountability-in-india https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-are-the-major-weaknesses-in-institutions-of-accountability-in-india/#respond Mon, 09 Jan 2023 07:52:55 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=8024 The two main Sustainable Development Goals, SDG1 and SDG2, are based on reducing poverty and achieving zero hunger. The ultimate goal of increasing income and achieving contentment with food quantity is lost behind negative perceptions and moral valuations that are accepted by consensus. While the SDGs are an opportunity for India to tread on a … Continue reading "What are the major weaknesses in institutions of accountability in India?"

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]]> The two main Sustainable Development Goals, SDG1 and SDG2, are based on reducing poverty and achieving zero hunger. The ultimate goal of increasing income and achieving contentment with food quantity is lost behind negative perceptions and moral valuations that are accepted by consensus. While the SDGs are an opportunity for India to tread on a path of equality and equity, a need to address weaknesses in institutions of accountability is the need of the hour. This can undermine the reform agenda unless distributive justice is built into the system to account for structural barriers to India’s development.

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