MKSP Scheme: An Effective Approach for Uplifting 'Kudumbashree' Farm Women in Kerala

Authors

  • Rashida V K Kerala Agricultural University
  • Mercykutty M J Kerala Agricultural University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26725/JEE.2020.3.32.6566-6571

Keywords:

Farm women ; Poverty eradication ; women empowerment ; Kerala

Abstract

A study was conducted to assess the perceived effectiveness of Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP), a women empowerment scheme, in Thrissur district of Kerala. The beneficiary farm women of the scheme were cultivating vegetables and banana mostly on leased land under the supervision of Kerala State Poverty Eradication Mission (Kudumbasree mission). Dimensions of effectiveness were categorized in terms of socio economic development, agricultural input supply, institutional support, knowledge and capacity building and empowerment perspective. The respondents included farm women, mission coordinators and facilitators. Majority of banana farmers mission coordinators and facilitators perceived the effectiveness as good while majority of vegetable farmers, rated it as excellent. Empowerment perspective and socio economic development were the most effective outcomes of the scheme.

Author Biographies

Rashida V K, Kerala Agricultural University

Department of Agricultural Extension, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara,Kerala - 680 656

Mercykutty M J, Kerala Agricultural University

Department of Agricultural Extension, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara,Kerala - 680 656

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Published

2021-10-03

How to Cite

V K, R., & M J, M. (2021). MKSP Scheme: An Effective Approach for Uplifting ’Kudumbashree’ Farm Women in Kerala. Journal of Extension Education, 32(3). https://doi.org/10.26725/JEE.2020.3.32.6566-6571