The Role of Women in Rural Development Programs

Abstract

The development is primarily influenced by rural women. The transformational economic, environmental, and social transformations necessary for sustainable development are facilitated by their actions. Nonetheless, among the many difficulties they encounter is a lack of access to credit, healthcare, and education. The world food and economic crises, as well as climate change, exacerbate these issues further. Given the significant contribution that women make to the global agricultural workforce, empowering them is crucial for the health of people, families, and rural communities as well as for overall economic production. The majority of agricultural workers worldwide are women, who play a crucial role in food production. Rural development entails an increased social and economic transformation of the populace. For the rural population to have improved opportunities, increased participation in rural development programs, decentralized planning, stronger implementation of land reforms, and increased access to financing are all being considered. According to the 2011 census, Telangana's rural population is 213.995 lakhs, accounting for 61.12% of the overall population of 350.04 lahks. In the state, the Rural Development Department is implementing programs such as MGNREGS, Watershed Development, and Self-Help Groups. The main objective of this paper is to study the role of women in the performance of Rural Development in Telangana State. Both primary and secondary data will be collected for the study.