Gender mainstreaming and child welfare

 The modern day agriculture is entirely dependent on the ‘green revolution’, ‘gene revolution’ and for various reasons, women have been contributing more time than ever before on agriculture activities besides managing the household work. Yet, ironically, women have been neglected in the decision making issues related to agriculture and family welfare. This is more so evident in farming households which grow crops like cotton which contributes to the cash economy of the families. Chetna would work on reducing the drudgery of women, capacitating women to access and control the production resources and play a major role in the decision making in household, community and institutional spheres.