Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) successfully hosted the first edition of its ‘Women in Agriculture’ summit. A unique initiative to celebrate women in the sector, the summit aims to bring together diverse perspectives within the agricultural landscape and engage in thought-provoking conversations to address and acknowledge the pivotal role of women in India’s agricultural sector. The goal is to improve employment opportunities and economic upliftment for 1 Lac women in the sector.
India’s agriculture sector is not a male-dominated one, with 86.1 million women, 60% of all female workers, employed in the sector. Rural India has a high percentage of women relying on agriculture for their livelihood. However, women continue to be outnumbered in agri-businesses. A summit aimed to highlight the crucial role of women in Indian agriculture.
Panel discussions focused on enhancing employability for women in the agri-food sector, addressing skill gaps, and promoting educational and industry collaboration. The panel also discussed developing and advancing women in leadership roles, highlighting the need for empowerment and exchange of ideas. Balram Singh Yadav, Managing Director, GAVL, said, “Imparting them with the necessary knowledge, infrastructure and support will definitely help us enhance the overall agricultural output of the country.”
