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Fostering a Resilient and Self-Reliant Community: An Organic Farming Revolution
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Organic farming contributes to a healthier food supply and a more sustainable environment.
In Tamilnadu, a State in the southern part of India, women are actively involved in organic farming, participating in all stages of cultivation and contributing significantly to the household food security and income-generation process.
This paper aims to explore the notion of women’s participation, empowerment and food sovereignty among the marginalized women farmers in Tamilnadu by addressing the following issues :
-Does organic farming present a significant scope for women in Tamilnadu?
-How do they overcome challenges like land ownership and the certification processes, finding reliable market access?
-Do government initiatives /community organisations play any role in propelling marginalized women towards a self-sustainable, self-sufficient and self-governed environment in a rural agricultural economy?
-Are educational methods/ practices adopted to train the women farmers?
By addressing challenges such as social and cultural barriers, access to education and training, land ownership and resource management, organic farming can play a significant role in empowering marginalised women farmers and promoting sustainable agricultural development.
PCF11 Plus: Beyond the Forum
Sub-Theme: Sustaining communities of learning and practice in innovative open education
Paper ID: 2722
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India
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Asia
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2025-09
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)