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Research Paper | Economics | Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026 | Pages: 1713 - 1715 | India
White Revolution 2.0 and Women's Empowerment: An Economic Analysis of Female Labour Participation and Income Generation in the Dairy Sector of Rewa District
Abstract: This paper provides an economic analysis of women's empowerment through dairy production in the rural economy of Rewa District, Madhya Pradesh. Using primary survey data from 100 women dairy farmers and secondary data from the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS 2024-25), we examine the nature of female labour participation and its impact on household income and decision-making. Our findings reveal that women contribute 75% more labour to dairy management than men. We show that direct benefit transfers (DBT) and cooperative membership are associated with a 65% increase in women's participation in household decisions. The results indicate that the dairy sector in Rewa presents a successful model for transforming "invisible female labour" into "empowered entrepreneurship".
Keywords: women empowerment, dairy farming, rural livelihoods, household decision making, cooperative participation
How to Cite?: Deepmala Mishra, Kumud Shrivastava, "White Revolution 2.0 and Women's Empowerment: An Economic Analysis of Female Labour Participation and Income Generation in the Dairy Sector of Rewa District", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1713-1715, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26324145706, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26324145706