Listen "Wrap up 2024 on Indian Dairy Farming: Women's Roles and Challenges"
Episode Synopsis
The final episode of 2024 has to be dedicated to women in the dairying business in India.
In this episode we discuss the research paper that investigates the significant role of women in India's dairy farming sector, highlighting their substantial contributions despite facing numerous challenges.
The study examines the gendered division of labor within the industry, exploring the constraints women encounter, including limited access to resources, technology, and training, as well as prevalent gender stereotypes.
Furthermore, it assesses the impact of women's involvement on economic empowerment, food security, and social transformation, while also analyzing existing government policies and support programs designed to empower women in this field.
The authors conclude by recommending strategies to enhance women's access to resources and training, ultimately promoting gender equality within the dairy industry.
In this episode we discuss the research paper that investigates the significant role of women in India's dairy farming sector, highlighting their substantial contributions despite facing numerous challenges.
The study examines the gendered division of labor within the industry, exploring the constraints women encounter, including limited access to resources, technology, and training, as well as prevalent gender stereotypes.
Furthermore, it assesses the impact of women's involvement on economic empowerment, food security, and social transformation, while also analyzing existing government policies and support programs designed to empower women in this field.
The authors conclude by recommending strategies to enhance women's access to resources and training, ultimately promoting gender equality within the dairy industry.
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