(a) the number and percentage of female operational land holders in the country, State-wise;and
(b) the reaction of the Government in this regard?
(a) the number and percentage of female operational land holders in the country, State-wise;and
(b) the reaction of the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS,
FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a): The statement showing Statewise number and percentage of operational holdings of females
in the country as per the latest Agriculture Census 2005-06 is placed at Annexure.
(b): The number of operational holdings of females in the country has increased from 10.83 percent
in 2000-01 to 11.70 percent in 2005-06, showing increased participation of females in the operation
and management of agricultural lands.