TURMERIC CULTIVATION AND EMPLOYMENT GENERATION OF WOMEN THROUGH CLUSTER BASED APPROACH IN ASSAM

Journal Title: GJRA-Global Journal For Research Analysis - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 6

Abstract

In this paper an attempt was made to study the Turmeric Cultivation and Employment Generation of Women through Cluster based approach in Assam. The study was conducted in Balijana block of Goalpara district of Assam covering a total of 140 samples of turmeric growers which consist of 70 each under individual and cluster turmeric growers. The study is based on both primary and secondary data. Development of Turmeric cultivation can be considered as a possible approach to empowerment and employment generation of women through cluster approach. For the women who are engaged in household activities, there is a strong requirement for empowerment through employment generation. Similarly the production of turmeric in Assam was increased up-to 15906 tons in 2014-15. Cluster based approach is one of the process which can lead to empowerment and employment generation of women. Consequently there has been considerable growth of rural women in the state of Assam through Self-Help Group and clustering process.

Authors and Affiliations

Krishnakhi Choudhury, Dr. D. C. Kalita

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Krishnakhi Choudhury, Dr. D. C. Kalita (2018). TURMERIC CULTIVATION AND EMPLOYMENT GENERATION OF WOMEN THROUGH CLUSTER BASED APPROACH IN ASSAM. GJRA-Global Journal For Research Analysis, 7(6), 40-42. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-457794