Rural Women in Agriculture
- Employment Share: Approximately 80 percent of economically active rural women are engaged in agriculture and allied sectors.
- Labor Force Composition:
- Agricultural Labor: About 33 percent of economically active rural women constitute the agricultural labor force.
- Self-Employed Farmers: Around 48 percent of rural women are self-employed farmers.
Significance
- Rural women play a pivotal role in India’s agricultural sector, contributing significantly to food production and livelihoods.
- Empowering and mainstreaming rural women in agriculture can lead to economic growth, enhance food security, and alleviate poverty and hunger.
