Constraints experienced by the farm women of Kerala and Manipur in achieving livelihood security Ngasainao Centy*, Sangeetha KG Department of Agricultural Extension Education, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram695522Kerala, India *Email for correspondence: cngasainao@gmail.com
Online Published on 25 January, 2024. Abstract The study was carried out among the farm women in the selected Panchayats of Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala and Ukhrul district of Manipur with an objective to delineate the constraints experienced by the farm women in achieving livelihood security. Fifteen respondents each were selected randomly from six identified Panchayats, thus making a total sample size of 90 respondents. Garrett’s ranking technique was used to measure and prioritize the constraints faced by the respondents. Based on the obtained score, the major constraints faced by the farm women in Kerala in achieving livelihood security were insufficient funds, unavailability of good quality seed and inadequate land for cultivation. The major constraints perceived by the farm women in Manipur were inadequate government support, inadequate marketing facilities and insufficient irrigation facilities. These constraints need to be addressed properly in order to improve the livelihood security of farm women. Top Keywords Livelihood security, Farm women, Constraints, Kerala, Manipur. Top |