How Women Are Facing the Brunt of Market, Climate, and Social Norms in Farming | |
In the last century, India’s agricultural sector has experienced a major transformation, influenced by consumption-driven economics and intensive production systems. The Green Revolution, particularly in the major river basins of northern and western India, became a prime example of this shift, illustrating the success of public and private initiatives launched from the 1960s onwards. However, amidst this agricultural revolution, one critical element has largely been overlooked: the substantial contribution of women to agriculture in rural India. According to the Annual Periodic Labour Force Survey 2021-2022, 78% of employed women in India work in agriculture, making it the sector with the highest estimated female labor force participation at 62.9%. | |
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