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Adoption of Agricultural Labour Saving Tools by Farm Women in India and Gujarat – An Overview

Dipti Thakar, Mita R. Rajpura

Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · pp. 47–53 · Published 25 May 2021

10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i530578

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of this paper is to overview the adoption of labour saving tools by women working in the agricultural farms in India and special reference to the Gujarat state. Methodology: The study is based on the secondary sources. A systematic methodological approach has been adopted while reviewing various related literature of India and Gujarat. The conclusion of the study is based on the systematic review analysis of key findings. Review analysis: Farm women have been found using both traditional and improved labour saving tools. Lack of adoption of improved tools was reported in various literatures, however, the adoption level by the farm women found to increase after trainings. The gain in understanding and skill about labour saving tools increase work efficiency and save their time. Conclusion: The study concluded that the practices of labour saving tools are not satisfactory due to the lack of awareness. The capacity building training enhance in using the labour saving tools efficiently.

Drudgery labour saving tools farm women agriculture

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