DIRECTOR DESK:
POOJA SRIVASTAVA, a 41-year-old woman from a village of Uttarpradesh is a part of cultivates gram, Rice, sesamum, wheet and vegitables in her 3.5-acre family property. Her venture is called “Pooja Agro Overseas” and have successfully invested in tools that reduce the drudgery. Her prowess and dedication have got her sanctions to make ponds for rainwater harvesting and made clean water available to the village through motor pumps. Many women farmers are now coming forward and taking the lead to find innovative and lasting solutions for challenges in the society.
Be in Agriculture is the platform for professional, scientific and technical exchange and communication between natural and legal persons operating in the agricultural and agri-food sectors with a view to acquiring and developing knowledge and improving professional practices.
Women are the silent heroes who quietly contribute a lot by nurturing millions of families and by being instrumental in the progress of India. They are the backbone of our nation. The latest census indicates that about 80% of women in rural areas in our country are dependent on agriculture for their livelihood.
THOUGHTS:
But the times are changing with the idea of ‘womenpreneurs’ being welcomed by society today. While agriculture is a largely male-dominated area, women are breaking the glass ceiling and making their mark