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@article{178059,
        author = {Asst. Prof. Padma Shivaji Patil and Dr. Bhavika Karkera},
        title = {Empowering Women in Sustainable Agriculture: Development of Country},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {2125-2127},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=178059},
        abstract = {Women are essential contributors to agriculture and rural economies, yet their potential remains underutilized due to persistent gender-based disparities in access to resources, land, education, and decision-making. This paper examines the role of women in sustainable agriculture and explores strategies for their empowerment as a critical pathway to achieving food security, environmental conservation, and rural development. It highlights how empowering women—through access to land rights, training, financial services, and leadership opportunities—can significantly enhance agricultural productivity and promote environmentally sustainable practices. Drawing on case studies and global data, the study underscores the need for gender-responsive agricultural policies, inclusive technologies, and community-based interventions that recognize women as change agents in sustainable food systems. The research concludes that sustainable agriculture cannot be fully realized without the active participation and empowerment of women, making gender equality a cornerstone of long-term agricultural resilience and sustainability.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {May},
        }