Gender-Based Division of Agricultural Labour in Chhattisgarh: Implications for Income Inequality and Women's Empowerment

Dhaneshwari Sahu^1*, Hemant Kumar.Awasthi¹ and Nyaypati Venkat Ravi Shekhar²

¹Department of Agricultural Extension, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur C.G., India.

²Department of Chemistry, Anuradha Engineering College Chikhli Distt: Buldhana, Maharashtra, India

Corresponding Author E-mail:ndls0825@gmail.com

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CARJ.12.3.33

Abstract:

The article emphasizes the need to promote self-employment among small, disadvantaged farm households to generate employment and extra income. Mushroom cultivation is proposed as a viable option for these households since it requires minimal land and can be pursued in backyard spaces. Moreover, this activity offers several benefits, including job creation and extra income. Mushrooms are also a great source of dietary fiber, protein, and nutrients, making them an ideal option for improving the social status of rural women and young people. The cultivation of mushrooms is environmentally friendly, utilizing sustainable technology, and studies suggest that women play a critical role in the agricultural sector of the American economy. By identifying opportunities for their business growth while considering equity and substance, rural women can improve their quality of life and contribute to the nation-building process. Furthermore, mushroom cultivation provides farmers with extra work during the winter season, when conventional farming is less productive. This study aims to identify the specific socioeconomic characteristics of mushroom beneficiaries in the region and examine the impact of mushroom cultivation on these individuals. Overall, the practice of mushroom farming has contributed to rural development by generating income and promoting self-employment, particularly among women, who make up 70% of the overall female population.

Keywords:

Agricultural laborers; Farm households; Mushroom; Self-employed; Self-employment

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