September 13, 2024 In 2020, MAKAAM and organisations from six states conducted three rounds of surveys in eight research sites. The women farmers were from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh (Bundelkhand), Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The study employed an extensive questionnaire to create detailed profiles of 40 women farmers […]
Times Now ‘Amazing Indians’ Awards 2024 Nomination
August 24, 2024 Dr. Fatima Burnad, National Facilitation Team member of MAKAAM, from Tamil Nadu was nominated for the Times Now ‘Amazing Indians’ Award in the category of Agriculture. Her work with Dalit and Adivasi women farmers was highlighted and broadcast on Times Now channel. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/fajyiWbwq9E
Consultation Workshop: Gender Mainstreaming in Agroecology
August 13-14, 2024 On August 13th & 14th, three networks – MAKAAM, NCNF, and RRAN (supported by PRADAN) met at the Gnostic Centre, Gurgaon, to develop a roadmap for mainstreaming gender into agroecology. There were intense discussions focused on redefining agroecology by incorporating a gender perspective and developing strategies to […]
Inauguration of FPO Collection Center and Agroforestry in AP
July 31, 2024 An FPO collection center in Katarupalli, Sathya Sai district, supported by REDS, was inaugurated by Kadiri MLA Sri Kandikunta Venkata Prasad. The MLA praised REDS for its efforts in the region and advocated for enhanced social and agroforestry. During the event, Say Trees distributed 30,000 fruit-bearing plants […]
Postcard Campaign for Tenant Farmers in Andhra Pradesh
July 18, 2024 A campaign was initiated to raise awareness and advocate for the rights of tenant farmers in Andhra Pradesh, highlighting their demands to the state government.
Memorandum to Telangana WCD Minister
Ms. Usha Seethalakshmi and Dr. Rukmini Rao gave a memorandum to Ms. Seethakka, minister for Women and child development on 16th July with recommendations for formulating guidelines for agriculture investment support to farmers in Telangana. The memorandum included the following demands for women farmers: The revenue department needs to be […]
MAKAAM Sharing Session: Gender Integration Initiatives by WASSAN/OMM
July 10, 2024 When one thinks of gender integration programs within organisations, we often find an add-and-stir approach being adopted where ‘gender’ is added to the mix with no intention of effecting any systemic and potentially transformative changes. The team of WASSAN (Watershed Support Services and Activities Network) and OMM […]
AE Case Studies
In 2020, MAKAAM and organisations from six states conducted three rounds of surveys in eight research sites. The women farmers were from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh (Bundelkhand), Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The study employed an extensive questionnaire to create detailed profiles of 40 women farmers and documented their […]
MAKAAM’s comments on the Draft National Policy on FPOs
A draft national policy on Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) was circulated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare in June 2024, which was made open to the public for feedback. MAKAAM reviewed the draft policy and submitted recommendations reflecting our priorities and concerns, mainly pointing out the fact that […]
World Environment Day 2024: MAKAAM celebrations
June 5, 2024 In Anantapur, Telangana, a tree-planting event was held by REDS in collaboration with SAYTREES, emphasizing environmental protection and promoting fruit-bearing tree planting on fallow lands to boost farmers’ income and reduce pollution. In Pen, Raigad district, Maharashtra, a training program and plantation event was held on […]