Women's Contribution to Indian Agriculture through Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Practices, and Impact on Sustainable Rural Development

Md Fakhruddin Ansari, Mukesh Yadav, Dr. Abhijit Das · 2026 · Loreto College Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Summary. Women drive Indian agriculture through indigenous knowledge systems, managing seed preservation, organic farming, and water conservation while maintaining ecological balance. Despite their critical role in food production and biodiversity protection, women face barriers in resource access, education, and decision-making. The paper calls for policy interventions to recognize and mainstream women's traditional knowledge, empower them with resources, and strengthen their participation in agricultural decisions to build sustainable, resilient farming systems.

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  title   = {Women's Contribution to Indian Agriculture through Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Practices, and Impact on Sustainable Rural Development},
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  journal = {Loreto College Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences},
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  doi     = {10.66496/lcjhss.v1i1.6},
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DOI

10.66496/lcjhss.v1i1.6

Countries

India

Regions

Asia

Categories

indigenous-innovation, food-systems, policy, general-innovation

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2026-04-29