Women farmers key for making Indian agriculture self-reliant: Government
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Last Updated: Mar 08, 2021, 04:51 PM IST
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Addressing a virtual event organised by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to commemorate the International Women s Day on Monday, two union ministers of state for agriculture Parshottam Rupala and Kailash Choudhary spoke about women s contribution in every sector including agriculture.
The Council is committed to build-up women leadership in the farming and agricultural sectors.
Women are the backbone of the Indian agriculture sector and their contribution is pivotal in making the sector self-reliant, according to the government.
Addressing a virtual event organised by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to commemorate the International Women s Day on Monday, two union ministers of state for agriculture Parshottam Rupala and Kailash Choudhary spoke about women s contribution in every sector including agricult