INVOLVEMENT OF RURAL WOMEN IN SELECTED FARM AND NON FARM ACTIVITIES FOR THEIR HOUSEHOLD LIVELIHOOD SECURITY
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2017
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The present study entitled “Involvement of rural women in selected farm and non farm activities for their household livelihood security” was conducted in the Jorhat district of Assam. Eight (8) villages were selected from Jorhat and Titabor sub division using purposive sampling method. A total of 120 rural women were selected randomly using simple random sampling method. Personal interview method was applied for the collection of primary data. Data were analysed by using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, coefficient of correlation. It has been observed that rural women were found to be performed in both the farm and non farm activities as well as domestic activities. Cent per cent of the rural women involved in the farm activities such as transplanting, harvesting, winnowing and non farm activities like traditional snacks preparations (94.16%), in weaving (60.00%), pickle making (55.00%). The study also showed that very less number of rural women in the sampled villages took decision independently in different farm and non farm activities. The rural women spent most of their time in family food preparation and farm related activities. When they performed various farm and non farm activities they faced some problems such as lack of scientific knowledge, attack crops by pests/ insects, high cost of inputs. The role of women extends way to beyond home and bringing up children. Women have to perform the dual role of housewife and wage earner. Both roles made heavy demands on women’s time and energy. Economic pressure is forcing them to break away their traditional roles of housewives into farm and non-farm labourers. In this present study women contributions in selected farm and non farm activities is more prominent. The findings of the study suggested that there is a need to impart training to these women in order to strengthen the knowledge about farm and non farm activities. In order to improve women’s work efficiency, Govt. and Extension worker should plan and execute need based training programmes. Rural women have increased their participation in economic activities. Through involvement in farm and non farm activities rural women have been able to increase their consciousness and economic levels, and thereby making a significant contribution to the well-being of the family. Ultimately, they have been able to break the cycle of poverty. Therefore, involvement of rural women in farm and non farm activities has been a key factor for poverty reduction in rural areas of India.