Krishi Sakhis are the practicing farmers and trained para extension professionals in agriculture at grass root level.
- Certificates were granted under Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP).
About KSCP
- It is an initiative under MoU of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and the Ministry of Rural Development to enhance the skills of rural women.
- This certification course aligns with the objectives of the “Lakhpati Didi” Program.
- The Lakhpati Didi program aims to catalyze economic empowerment and financial independence among women in rural areas.
Women Workforce in Agriculture Sector
- Status: Agriculture employs about 80% of rural women (NITI Aayog).
- Ownership: The percentage of female operational holdings has increased from 12.78 percent during 2010-11 to 13.78 percent during 2015-16.
Significance:
- Responsible for producing 60-80% of the country's food.
- The ratio of women to men working in the agricultural sector has increased and made a greater amount of contribution to GDP per capita.
- Women's leadership in agriculture can tackle gender inequality.
Challenges:
Limited access to credit and markets, lack of inheritance of land in many societies, lack of information, etc.
Government Schemes for women farmers
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