Women Participation In Decision Making In Various Agricultural Activities: A Case Study Of Haryana

Abstract

Women have a key role in making decisions regarding food security and preservation of agricultural bio diversity. However, women lag in getting access to the resources, land, seeds, technology, market requisites, credit, training etc. This gender gap is something which needs to be addressed promptly. Women are mediocrely involved in taking decisions related to farm activities. Several steps like developing their skills, ensuring better access to health and education, introducing digital ecosystem, and providing the training related to new technologies can be momentous in elevating women’s status and empowering them. This paper endeavors to investigate the level of women participation in taking decisions regarding activities related to agriculture sector of Haryana. Also, an attempt has been made to figure out the constraints faced by women in decision making regarding various agricultural activities in Haryana.