Over 30% of agri funds to empower women farmers: Minister
Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Monday said the government has allocated over 30 per cent of the farm-related funds to women to empower them and bring them to the agriculture mainstream, and sought appointment of more women in the extension services.
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About 18 per cent of the agricultural households in India are led by women. Image courtesy: Reuters