Women in agri-food sector should get greater role in policy formation, decision making: President Murmu
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Why in news
President Droupadi Murmu called for greater participation of women in policy formation and leadership within the agri-food sector during the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems.
Background
President Murmu highlighted the need for targeted support for women farmers, specifically regarding land titles, technical knowledge, and institutional finance. She cited the Jan Dhan Yojana, Mudra loans, DAY-NRLM, and Namo Drone Didi as key initiatives for empowering women in agriculture.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeDAY-NRLM: Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana—National Rural Livelihoods Mission
- SchemeNamo Drone Didi: Scheme aimed at empowering women in drone technology for agriculture
- FactPresident Murmu identified land titles and institutional finance as critical support areas for women farmers
For Mains
Q. Discuss the structural barriers preventing women's leadership in India's agri-food value chain and suggest policy measures to ensure their inclusion in decision-making processes.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional barrier: Limited access to land titles and formal credit for women farmers
- Policy gap: Under-representation of women in high-level agri-food policy formulation and leadership
- Technological divide: Need for targeted training in drone technology and modern agri-tech
Keywords: Gender inclusion · Agri-food value chain · Institutional finance · Policy formation · Structural barriers
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