The PMKSY Study Survey was conducted in 5 districts, across 6 blocks of Gujarat with a village level universal sampling of land titles holders. FGDs were also held in Patan and Narmada.
Field visit in Gujarat by MAKAAM reps
In October 2023, MAKAAM representatives carried out a field visit to gain a deeper understanding of local contexts, identifying challenges such as insufficient funding for gender-focused initiatives and limited ownership of resources by women.
Mahila Kisan Diwas and Food Security Day in AP
October 15, 2023 National Mahila Kisan Diwas was celebrated at Kurugunta, Andhra Pradesh, on October 15th, 2023. In collaboration with ATMA, KVK, and REDS NGO, the experts who graced the event delved into the advantages of natural farming and bio-fertilizers while highlighting the pivotal role of women in agriculture. The […]
Meeting with the State Agriculture Minister
September 27, 2023 Ms. Kavita Kuruganti and Ms. Kavitha Srinivasan from NFT, MAKAAM had met the State Minister of Agriculture for Karnataka in September 2023. Following this meeting, the Government of Karnataka issued a circular declaring the observance of Women Farmers’ Day. This initiative was a result of MAKAAM […]
Awareness Campaign on the Forest Rights Act, 2006 in Uttarakhand
June 2023 In June 2023, an awareness program was organized with the forest community in the Tanakpur area of Champawat district. The campaign aimed to strengthen forest rights committees and ensure the prompt resolution of claims submitted under Section 70, for which the community will contact the SDM.
Consultation with NCNF-MAKAAM-WGWLO
September 2023 In September 2023, a consultation was conducted involving the NCNF Gujarat Chapter, WGWLO representatives, and MAKAAM members. This meeting resulted in a strategic agreement to launch a 15-day training program for women farmers, emphasizing the importance of decentralized training to enhance participation.
Kamla Bhasin Seed Bank in C’garh
In the districts of Mahasamund and Baloda Bazaar of Chhattisgarh, seed banks were established and have been successfully running, commemorating the late feminist activist Kamla Bhasin.
Field Visit by MAKAAM Representatives with NCNF Rajasthan
August 2023 In August 2023, MAKAAM representatives Dr. Soma KP and Ms. Shilpa Vasavada conducted a 1.5-day field visit to two partner organizations in Southern Rajasthan.
Webinar on Structural Violence on Rural Women Workers by FPC-MAKAAM
The Feminist Policy Collective (FPC) and Mahila Kisan Adhikaar Manch (MAKAAM), collaborated to organise a webinar on the 16th of June 2023 to present the findings of our research study on violence against women in agriculture, which was published in December 2022. The primary objective of this webinar was to […]
National Workshop on Women and Forest Rights
June 22, 2023 A hybrid-mode workshop on Women and Forest Rights was organized by Jan Chetna Sansthan, Rajasthan and MAKAAM on June 22, 2023. The two-hour event focused on strengthening efforts to ensure women’s rights and voices in forest governance, facilitating collaborative dialogue with state and other stakeholders.