Centre for Gender Studies in Agriculture

In the contextual significance of gender concerns in achieving equitable development in agriculture, the principal policy making bodies of the Kerala Agricultural University, took the initiative in institutionalizing the promotion of gender perspective in the university. Thus in 1999-2000 "Centre for Studies on Gender Concerns in Agriculture" was established under the plan programmes of the University.

Mission Objective

The general objective of Centre for Gender Studies in Agriculture and Farm Entrepreneurship Development (CGSAFED) is gender mainstreaming in agricultural research, education and extension.

Specific Objectives for the CGSAFED

• Conduct of in depth field studies on gender issues involved in agriculture and allied sectors
• Gender impact analysis, identification and popularistion of ergonomically suited technologies and women friendly practices.
• Policy advocacy for reforms on gender concerns in agriculture sector.
• Enable the integration of gender perspective in research, education and extension in agriculture and allied sectors
• Capacity building among the scientists, extension personnel, policy makers, administrators and development agencies on gender perspective and gender analysis in agriculture
• Generate database on the status of women in agriculture