Denying a child even at birth an opportunity for the full expression of its innate genetic potential for physical and mental development is the cruellest form of inequity.
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In spite of the dominant role played by women in both farming, they are denied credit as they lack land titles. Only a small percentage of Kisan Credit Cards goes to them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women in agriculture face obstacles in accessing credit due to lack of land titles despite their significant contributions.
This quote highlights the inequities faced by women in agriculture, particularly emphasizing the barriers they encounter in obtaining financial resources like credit. Even though women play a crucial and dominant role in farming, systemic issues such as the lack of land ownership documentation prevent them from accessing necessary funds that could enhance their productivity and livelihoods, thus illustrating the need for policy changes to empower women in this essential sector.
Themes
WomenAgricultureCreditLand TitlesInequality
In practice
Example use cases
In a women's empowerment workshop discussing financial rights.
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