Abstract

The study focuses on the challenges faced by women in agriculture, including educational backwardness, poverty, deprivation, ill-health, and lack of opportunities for economic, political, and social development. The study highlights the potential of women in agriculture and the need for their recognition as progressive farmers. The research methodology includes a survey of 150 female agriculturalists in South Karnataka, and the results show a significant relationship between the selected districts and the level of social recognition received by female agriculturalists. The study concludes that the socio-economic development of women agriculturalists has not reached a certain level, and there is a need for policies and programs to address the challenges faced by women in agriculture. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the role of women in agriculture and the importance of their recognition and support for rural development.