Cultivating Equality in Women and Farm Mechanization for an Inclusive Agricultural Future

Pallavi Deka

Abstract:

Across the rural landscapes of India and other developing regions, women sustain the rhythm of agriculture. They plant, harvest, manage livestock and preserve food systems, yet their contributions are often unseen and undervalued. Mechanization offers a powerful pathway to ease their drudgery, enhance efficiency and promote gender equity in farming. For women, mechanization is not just about machines it is about dignity, safety and opportunity. When designed with empathy and ergonomic insight, agricultural tools can transform women’s daily lives and reshape the social fabric of rural economies.