Women in Agriculture and Nutrition in Odisha, India

This brief lists 10 recommendations for policy action

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 August 2017
Country:
India
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Agriculture, Health
Authors:
Rao, N

Abstract

The Odisha State Policy for Girls and Women (2014) is a comprehensive document that seeks to create a state where girls and women are equal partners in development. It specifically focuses on: health and well-being, through ensuring survival, health and nutrition; and equal opportunities in all spheres of life, through livelihood support and promotion apart from equal opportunities for participation and leadership in all spheres of life; There are 7 focus areas that provide a framework for operationalisation. They are:

  1. Survival, Health and Nutrition
  2. Education
  3. Livelihood
  4. Asset Ownership
  5. Decision making, Participation and Political representation
  6. Safety, Security and Protection
  7. Girls and Women with special needs

This research is supported by the Department for International Development’s by the Leveraging Agriculture for Nutrition in South Asia (LANSA) programme

Citation

Nitya Rao. Women in Agriculture and Nutrition in Odisha, India. Policy Brief Issue Issue 9, August 2017, 4p

Women in Agriculture and Nutrition in Odisha, India

Published 1 August 2017
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