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Dairy Entrepreneurship and Women Empowerment: A Pathway to Sustainable Rural Development

Dr. Jyoti Bhati

In Rajasthan dairy farming has become an important way to improve the lives of rural women and support the overall progress of villages. Since Rajasthan is a dry state and farming alone often cannot provide enough income in dry areas, dairy farming gives families a steady source of livelihood. Women, who were earlier seen mainly as helpers in cattle care and milk collection, are now slowly moving towards becoming entrepreneurs and small business owners. It provides them a platform to improve their social and economic status. Government schemes, self-help groups, and milk societies have supported this change, but many problems are faced by women animal breeders. Rural women still face issues like lack of education, difficulty in getting easy credit, less participation in decision-making, and poor access to markets. This study, based on secondary sources such as government reports and dairy development data, highlights both the contributions of women in the dairy sector and the challenges they face. It concludes that if funds are properly used, training and credit facilities are improved, and women are given leadership opportunities, dairy entrepreneurship can become a strong path for women’s empowerment and lasting rural development.


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