About Book
While the critical role of women in agriculture, particularly dairy farming, is undeniable, their contributions often go unnoticed. This is especially true in East Sikkim, where women tireless efforts are vital to the sustenance of both households and communities. This book seeks to bridge this knowledge gap by providing a comprehensive analysis of women roles and contributions within this region dairy sector. Through meticulous research, this book delves into the daily activities, decision-making processes, and challenges faced by these women. It offers a nuanced understanding of their significant, yet under-acknowledged, contributions. By examining their work routines, involvement in key decisions, and the obstacles they encounter, we aim to shed light on the indispensable role of women in dairy farming.
This book will be a valuable resource for students, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in agricultural development and gender equity in farming. It provides a foundation for understanding the intricate dynamics of women participation in the dairy sector and highlights areas where support and intervention are needed to enhance their contributions and well-being.
About Author
Ms. Chimi Yangzom Lepcha: is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in the Division of Agricultural Extension at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) in New Delhi, India. She earned her B.Sc. in Agriculture from the College of Agriculture, Pasighat, under Central Agricultural University, Imphal, and her M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension from ICAR-NDRI. Ms. Lepcha has qualified for prestigious fellowships such as the ICAR-JRF/SRF and UGC-NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Additionally, she passed the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB in 2022 in Agricultural Extension, which qualifies her for Lecturership/Assistant Professorship. Her academic contributions include a range of research articles, book chapters, and popular articles in various journals. She is also actively involved in seminars, conferences, workshops, and training programs, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the field of agricultural extension.
Asif Mohammad: is working as Senior Scientist in the section of Dairy Extension at ERS of ICAR-NDRI. He got ‘Amitabha Mukherjee Gold Medal’ for securing first class first position in B.Sc. (Ag.) of Visva Bharati University. He obtained M.Sc. and Ph.D. from ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute. He got ‘Director’s Gold Medal’ for securing first class first position in Management group of ICAR- National Dairy Research Institute. Dr. Mohammad received advanced long duration training from Asian Institute of Technology, Pathum Thani, Thailand. He has published more than 50 research papers in reputed national and international journals. He has more than 14 years of experience in extension research, teaching and field demonstrations. He has expertise in organizing structured training programmes and evaluation of effectiveness of training and capacity building programmes. He is expert in the field of impact assessment and social system analysis. He has good experience in psychometric scale construction techniques and development of index relevant for social science studies.
Mr. Bikram Barman: is a Ph.D. Research Scholar in the Division of Agricultural Extension at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR- IARI), New Delhi, India. He completed his B.Sc. in Agriculture from Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Majhian campus, West Bengal and his M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension from ICAR-NDRI. He qualified for the ICAR-JRF/SRF and UGC-NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Additionally, he passed the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB in 2023 in the Discipline of Agricultural Extension for Lecturership / Assistant Professorship eligibility. His contributions include several research articles, book chapters, and popular articles published in various national journals. His active participation in numerous seminars, conferences, workshops, and training programs underlines his dedication to the field.
Girish C E: completed his Ph.D. from the Eastern Regional Station of ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Kalyani. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Agriculture from the College of Agriculture in Mandya, under the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru. He was a recipient of the prestigious Junior Research Fellowship from ICAR, which enabled him to pursue his M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension Education at ICAR-NDRI. His academic excellence continued as he was awarded the NDRI-Institute fellowship during his Ph.D. studies. In 2023, he qualified for the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) in the discipline of Agricultural Extension for Assistant Professorship eligibility. His research contributions are significant, with numerous research papers and popular articles published in various esteemed journals. His achievements and contributions to Agricultural Extension highlight his dedication and expertise in the field.
Book Content
1. Introduction
2. Review of Literature
3. Research Methodology
4. Results and Disscussion
5. Glimpse of Data Collection
6. Summary and Conclusions
7. Bibliography
