Question

Despite comprising 42% of agricultural labor, what percentage of land do women own in India?

• A. A. 9%
• B. B. 14%
• C. C. 21%
• D. D. 42%

Answer 1

Answer:

A. A. 9%

• Women are central to the growth and development of a society and a nation and instrumental in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

• It is estimated that India can increase its 2025 GDP, by 16 percent and 60 percent by enabling women to participate in the economy on par with men.

• Over the past two decades India has witnessed a significant improvement in women and girls' lives, including decline in fertility rates, rise in educational attainment, and increased opportunities due to high economic growth.

• Unpaid care duties remain a significant barrier with women, on average, spending 352 minutes per day on unpaid work.

• Moreover, women comprise only 14% of all landowners in India.

• Women comprise 42% of agricultural labour but own 9% of land.

• Mobile and internet access by women remains poor with only 21% women using mobile internet, preventing them from accessing financial services, education and jobs.