Women Emancipation with Biotech- KISAN

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Biotech-KISAN?

1) Biotech KISAN focusses more on women farmers and their empowerment.
2) There will be Mahila Biotech- KISAN fellowships.
- Published on 27 Oct 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
 
  • The woman farmer is often neglected.
  • It is important to empower the women farmer, help her meet her concerns for better seed, storage of seed and protection of the crops from disease and pest.
  • The women farmer is also the prime caretaker of livestock and she is eager to combine traditional wisdom in handling the livestock and with current best practices, especially in the context of emerging livestock disease.
  • The scheme includes the Mahila Biotech- KISAN fellowships, for training and education in farm practices, for women farmers.
  • The Scheme also aims to support the women farmers/ entrepreneur in their small enterprises, making her a grass root innovator.

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