J&K Women Dominate Agriculture

The Centre has revealed that women make up a significant portion of Jammu and Kashmir's agricultural workforce. According to the data, 74.7% of the state's agricultural workers are women. However, despite their dominant presence in the sector, women own only 7.6% of the operational land. This disparity highlights the need for policies that promote gender equality in land ownership and agricultural practices. The data underscores the importance of addressing the gender gap in the state's agricultural sector to ensure that women receive their due recognition and benefits.