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Impact of Watershed Management on Women and Vulnerable Groups: Proceedings of the Workshop on Comprehensive Assessment of Watershed Programs in India, 25 July 2007
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Impact of Watershed Management on Women and Vulnerable Groups: Proceedings of the Workshop on Comprehensive Assessment of Watershed Programs in India, 25 July 2007 |
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Shah, A
Wani, S P Sreedevi, T K |
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Watershed management
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| Description |
Watershed programs are recognized as potential engines for agricultural growth and sustainable development in rain-fed areas. Success and sustainability of watershed programs are directly related to collective action for conserving natural resources to enhance crop productivity, livelihoods for sustainable income development and gender equity. Women are key players as managers and direct actors in managing natural resources in the watershed and addressing the household food security. However, often they have passive role in decision-making process because of their low educational levels, social customs, and economic dependence |
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International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
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2009
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Monograph
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application/pdf
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en
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http://oar.icrisat.org/206/1/463-2009_CPE166_imp_of_ws_mngnt.pdf
Shah, A and Wani, S P and Sreedevi, T K (2009) Impact of Watershed Management on Women and Vulnerable Groups: Proceedings of the Workshop on Comprehensive Assessment of Watershed Programs in India, 25 July 2007. Other. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics. |
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