Moli – Issue #5: December 2024 MAKAAM Maharashtra associated with the Women Cane Cutters’ Organization (Mahila Ustod Kamgar Sanghatana) has developed innovative health models to address the challenges faced by women cane cutters. These include the inclusion of representatives in Jan Arogya Samitis (local health committees) and the Arogya Sakhi […]
Mahila Kisan Diwas 2024 posters
Here are some posters designed for Mahila Kisan Diwas 2024, keeping in mind the theme of Women Agricultural Labourers. There is also a timeline poster that showcases major milestones of MAKAAM over the past decade.
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 […]
Public Hearing Meeting for Tenant Farmers in AP
May 10, 2023 On 10th of May, 2023, there was an important gathering in Vijaywada to address tenant farmers’ issues, allowing them to share their experiences, and challenges, and receive support and guidance.
Women-Friendly Agriculture Machinery Event in AP
December 15, 2023 An exhibition was held on 15th of December 2023 about women-friendly agricultural machinery. Discussions included health issues related to heavy equipment and the need for providing equipment to women FPOs to prevent job loss due to mechanization.
Felicitation of Women Farmers in K’taka
October 15, 2023 On the occasion of Farmer Women’s Day, Agriculture Minister Cheluvarayaswamy felicitated several women farmers, including Chinnamma from Heggadadevanakote, Nuralakuppe C village. Women achievers from diff erent parts of the country were recognized and honored. Chinnamma grows vegetables in one and a half acre of land. She practices […]
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 […]