Organic Farming To Women Empowerment — Efforts That Are Transforming Rural India

Several organisations in India are collaborating at the grassroots level on initiatives to transform rural India. Efforts focus on youth employment, empowering women, and doubling farmers' incomes.

Rural India is being transformed by several welfare initiatives.

Source : ABPLIVE AI

Social Initiatives Changing Rural India: A wave of change is sweeping through rural India. Many organisations across the country are making significant contributions in the areas of organic farming and women's empowerment, education, health and employment. These efforts have not only empowered rural India but have also transformed the lives of millions.

Villages are now developing new methods of organic farming, which has increased farmers' income. Organisations such as Patanjali's Organic Research Institute are leading the way in this. Simultaneously, employment opportunities are being provided through self-help groups to make women self-reliant.

Meanwhile, organisations involved in dairy products are promoting the dairy industry through cooperatives, thereby increasing employment opportunities in rural areas.

Efforts Bringing About Changes In Rural India

The government of India has several schemes to provide training to women for self-employment and skill development. The  Centre's schemes for women empowerment include Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission, Lakhpati Didi Scheme, Mahila Udyam Nidhi Scheme, Women Entrepreneurship platform, etc.

It also contributes to rural development by providing financial assistance to farmers and small industries and providing farmers with training, seeds, and resources for modern farming. Such schemes include the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, AGMARKNET, Pradhanmantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, etc.

The government aims to improve the standard of living in rural areas by spreading awareness in the fields of sanitation and health and providing free education under schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Samagra Shiksha, food and shelter to poor and needy children.

Organisations like Patanjali play a significant role in this regard, adding to the government's efforts.

They empower women by partnering with self-help groups (SHGs). These groups are provided with opportunities for the sale and distribution of products, enabling women to become economically empowered. 

Millions of people are benefiting from free yoga camps and natural medicine centres in villages. These social efforts are not only empowering rural India but are also transforming people's lives. These initiatives are promoting self-reliance and economic empowerment.