The document describes an agricultural research project that aims to create a database on the dynamics and role of women in selected agricultural sectors and regions of India. It involves collecting primary data from farm women in 3 districts over 5 years to analyze and characterize women's participation in activities like crop production, dairy, horticulture and poultry. Tables provide details of the study area, major crops grown, women's roles in different agricultural activities based on preliminary surveys, and the progress made in data collection so far.

1. Programme 1 Objectives
Development of Repository of database
to Analyze the Dynamics and Role of
Women in Agriculture and Allied sectors
in selected Agro- Ecological Regions
1. To create and characterize the
dynamics and role of women in
different sectors of agriculture in
different Agro-Ecological Regions
2. To analyze the data for dynamics
and role of women in selected
sectors of agriculture
3. To develop and maintain data
repository of women in selected
agriculture and allied activities
Project period 1. 2022-2026
Senior scientist 1. .PUSHPA.J

2. Agro-Ecological Region
Dindigul
Farm women in each block- 150
Total sample- 1200
Theni
THENKASI
Districts- 3
TRIUVANATPURA
M KERALA
Palani
(Ayakudi and
k.patty )
chathiram(chemp
atti and R
.chathiram)
Periyakulam
Bodinayakanur
Block-1
Block-2
Block-1
Block-2
Method of Data Collection:
The data were collected with the use of a well-structured and pre-
tested interview schedule using personal interview method

3. PROGRESS MADE
 Schedule formulated and circulated among all canter and
standardised and finalised.
 Data entry score card and Excel format with scores was finalised
by circulating all centre.
 Selection of districts(four) –covering 19th agro -ecological region
of India was completed.
 Secondary data were collected for Dindigul and Theni districts for
the mapping of the study area.
 Census data and Gross returns data were collected from
department of statistics and from office of the Joint Director of
Agriculture.
 Primary data collected for Dindigul district from 100
respondents. (Total sample size - four district 1200)
 Survey is in progress

4. OBSERVATION MADE
Based on secondary data, Palani and Reddiyarchatram block,
male and female strength was almost equal.
Whereas among cultivators in palani and R.C block male constitutes 82.25and 69.29 per
cent and female constitutes 17.75 and 30.71 per cent respectively I
n the case of male constitutes 55.28 and 46.84per cent and female
constitutes 44.72 and 53.16 per cent respectively
Based on primary data In agriculture sector, higher participation of women in the activities
like transplanting, drying, weeding, harvesting and sowing was recorded compare to other
activities based on mean value.
similar activities in horticulture sector in addition to
 grading, retail marketing noticed( for example guava in the study area) and
 Seed collection (Gloriosa superba).medicinal plants (medicinal value colchicine)(tamil
kanvali kilangu)
Indairy, based on mean value ( order)
 washing the animals, cleaning the shed, processing of milk
 and preparation of concentrate
 take care of healthiness of cattle, care of calf and care of sick animals compare to other
activities based on the mean value.

5.  Indairy, based on mean value ( order)
 washing the animals, cleaning the shed, processing of milk
 and preparation of concentrate
 take care of healthiness of cattle, care of calf and care of sick animals compare to
other activities based on the mean va
 In the poultry sector, women’s participation is higher in the activities like feeding,
watering, and cleaning the area was recorded.
 Indigenous Technical Knowledge 1 in coconut to control rhinoceros beetle was
identified in Palani block. (use of neem seed powder mixed with sand at the base
of leaf sheath to control rhinoceros beetle )
to protect the sorghum seeds from squirrel was identified
in Reddiyarchatram block.(using of plastic carry bag to sticks to control squirrel
menance )

6. Data collection and documentation of farm women activities
in different sectors of agriculture
Focus group discussion with women
farmers
Women involved in the maize harvest
Interaction with women farmers on medicinal plant
(Gloriosa Superba at Reddiyarchatram block

7. THANKS

8. • Other tables for references

9. Table 2: Profile of Palani and Reddiyarchatram block of Dindigul district
S.No. Criteria Palani In Percent Reddiyarchatra
m
In Per cent
1. No. of House holds 19,105 - 8,046 -
2. Population Total 70,467 100.00 30,064 100.00
Male 34,827 49.42 15,077 50.14
Female 35,640 50.58 14,987 49.86
3. Cultivators Total 372 100.00 1,127 100.00
Male 306 82.25 781 69.29
Female 66 17.75 346 30.71
4. Agricultural
laboures
Total 1,277 100.00 1,983 100.00
Male 706 55.28 929 46.84
Female 571 44.72 1,054 53.16
5. Household
industry
Total 763 100.00 164 100
Male 363 47.57 90 54.87
Female 400 52.53 74 45.13
6. Other workers Total 23,478 100.00 9,048 100.00
Male 18,464 78.64 7,097 78.43
Female 5,014 21.36 1,951 21.57

10. Table 1: Details of major crops in Dindigul district
S.No. Crop details Irrigated (In ha) Unirrigated (In ha) Total
1. Paddy 12749.740 - 12749.740
2. Chillies 1638.040 23.900 1661.940
3. Pepper - 1292.612 1292.612
4. Banana 1536.160 2508.602 4044.762
5. Mango 4059.780 11741.400 15801.180
6. Chikku(Sappota) 976.570 12.115 988.685
7. Amla (Nelli) 1161.225 35.915 1197.140
8. Onion 4597.965 0.400 4598.365
9. Tomato 2289.705 - 2289.705
10. Drum Stick 5525.980 12.590 5538.570
11. B. T. Cotton 1164.585 1553.630 2718.215
12.
Gloriosa Superba
(Medicinal plant)
3063.450 106.400 3169.850

11. Details of role of women in production activities (Paddy) (n=71)
In agriculture sector, higher participation of women in the activities like
transplanting(), drying, weeding, harvesting and sowing was recorded compare to
other activities based on mean value

12. Details of role of women in production activities (Paddy) (n=71)
In agriculture sector, higher participation of women in the activities like
transplanting(), drying, weeding, harvesting and sowing was recorded compare to
other activities based on mean value

13. In post-harvest management activities, women’s participation was
higher in the activities like de-husking, threshing, cleaning, shelling
and drying compare to other activities based on the mean value
Details of role of women in post-harvest management activities
(n=71)

14. Details of role of women in Dairy Farming Activities (n=16)
In dairy farming sector women involved in various activities like
making dung cake, washing the animals, cleaning the shed,
processing of milk and preparation of concentrate was recorded

15. Details of role of women in production activities (Paddy) (n=71)
In agriculture sector, higher participation of women in the activities like
transplanting(), drying, weeding, harvesting and sowing was recorded compare to
other activities based on mean value

16. In post-harvest management activities, women’s participation was
higher in the activities like de-husking, threshing, cleaning, shelling
and drying compare to other activities based on the mean value
Details of role of women in post-harvest management activities
(n=71)

17. Details of role of women in Dairy Farming Activities (n=16)
In dairy farming sector women involved in various activities like
making dung cake, washing the animals, cleaning the shed,
processing of milk and preparation of concentrate was recorded

18. Table 3: Details of major crops grown in Periyakulam and Bodinayakanur block of Theni district
Periyakulam block
S.No. Crop
Irrigated
(in ha)
Unirrigated
(ha)
Total
(in ha)
1. Paddy 1950 - 1950
2. Cholam - 1264 1264
3. Sugar cane 1535 1535
4. Mango 85 4964 5049
5. Coconut 4291.7 - 4291.7
6. Spices & Condiments 8.36 231.37 239.73
Bodinayakanur block
1. Cholam 280.69 1185.43 1466.12
2. Maize 2328.54 - 2328.54
3. Pulses 140.21 1067.02 1207.23
4. Spices & Condiments 104.9 409.69 514.58
5. Mango 761.65 1795.93 2557.58
6. Coffee - 1972.85 1972.85
7. Elavan / Ulagu 122.5 1380.25 1502.74

19. Table 4: Details of role of women in production activities (Paddy)
(n=71)
S. No. Activities Mean
1 Transplanting 0.732
2 Drying 0.729
3 Weeding 0.714
4 Harvesting 0.685
5 Sowing 0.648
6 Irrigation management 0.540
7 Fertilizer application 0.493
8 Plant protection 0.474
9 Nursery raising 0.437
10 Repayment of loan 0.225
11 Management of farm labour 0.225
12 Retention of farm produce for consumption 0.221
13 Land preparation 0.202
14 Retention of farm produce for seed 0.197
15 Purchase of farm land 0.197
16 Obtaining bank loans 0.197
17 Seed selection 0.192
18 Seed treatment 0.183

20. Table 5: Details of role of women in post-harvest
management activities (n=71)
S.No. Activities Mean
1 Dehusking 0.784
2 Threshing 0.775
3 Cleaning 0.756
4 Shelling 0.756
5 Drying 0.729
6 Grading 0.324
7 Engagement of Labour 0.237
8 Storage 0.237
9 Marketing of Produce 0.208

21. Table 5: Details of role of women in horticulture (vegetable/fruits) activities
(Chilly and Moringa) (n=8)
S.No. Activities Mean
1 Transplanting 0.619
2 Hoeing & weeding 0.619
3 Harvesting 0.581
4 Sowing 0.410
5 Grading 0.400
6 Fertilizer application 0.362
7 Nursery raising 0.343
8 Irrigation 0.314
9 Drying 0.257
10 Seed treatment 0.229
11 Pesticides and weedcide application 0.171
12 Engaging labour 0.171
13 Application of manure & fertilizer 0.152
14 Marketing 0.133
15 Storage 0.114
16 Preparing seed beds 0.095
17 Ploughing 0.076
18 Land preparation 0.072

22. Table 6: Details of role of women in Dairy Farming Activities
(n=16)
S. No. Activities Mean
1 Making dung cake 0.708
2 Washing the animals 0.646
3 Cleaning the shed 0.667
4 Processing of milk 0.604
5 Preparation of concentrate 0.583
6 Keeping water 0.583
7 Fodder harvesting and collection 0.583
8 Putting fodder and ration 0.521
9 Fodder transportation 0.500
10 Fodder chaffing 0.500
11 Milking 0.479
12 Selling the milk 0.167
13 White washing of sheds 0.042

23. Table 7: Details of role of women in dairy marketing
Activities (n=16)
S. No. Activities Mean score
1 Cattle shed management 0.354
2 Breeding of animals 0.229
3 Pre and post-natal management 0.188
4 Selling the milk 0.167
5 Fodder Management 0.146
6 Purchasing and selling the animals 0.042
7 Selling the manure 0.042
8 Purchase of fodder 0.042
9 Seeding of animals 0.042
10 Insurance of animals 0.042
11 Obtaining bank loans 0.042
12 Repayment of loan 0.042

24. Details of role of women in Dairy Activities (n=16)

25. Table 8: Details of role of women in poultry Activities
(n=5)
S. No. Activities Mean score
1 Feeding 1.333
2 Watering 1.333
3 Putting the grain 1.333
4 Cleaning the area 1.333
5 Selection of breed/variety/strain 1.000
6 Purchase of chicks 1.000
7 Disease control measures 1.000
8 Selling the chickens and cocks 1.000
9 Purchase of feed 0.667
10 Purchasing of chickens & cocks 0.667
11 Mgt. of cash 0.667