Constraints perceived by gender regarding participation in rural development

Rural women play a key role in agricultural sector production by working with full passion in production of crops right from the soil preparation till post harvest and food security activities (Habib, 1996; ESCAP, 1996; Ahmed & Hussain, 1986). Although women play a central role in the rural economy through their contribution to the agriculture production process, their quitable participation in rural organizations (ROs) remains minimal. Furthermore their role is decision making and in leadership positions within these organizations remains negligible. The study was purposively conducted in Takha block of Etawah district (U.P.) on the ground of being a major rice growing area and livestock areas. Four villages were randomly selected from the village list of the block for the study. Out of which main three constraints viz. (1) Lack of education (92%) (2) Bearing clothing (Pahanava) for operation of Agricultural implements(91%) (3) Lack of training and Lack of knowledge about Agricultural implements(87%), respectively, felt by almost all the members of the genders communities.