| Authors | DR. G. PRATHAP |
|---|---|
| Article Type | Review Article |
| Language | English |
| Journal | North Asian International Research Journal of Social Science & Humanities |
| ISSN | 2454-9827 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 59-70 |
| Publication Year | 2026 |
| Publication Date | February 01, 2026 |
| DOI URL | https://doiglobal.org/10.2026/NAIRJCSSH.026 |
Women agricultural labourers constitute one of the most vulnerable sections of the rural workforce in India. Their contribution to agricultural production is significant, yet they continue to face socio-economic disadvantages such as low wages, irregular employment, poor working conditions, limited access to education, healthcare, and social security. In Andhra Pradesh, where agriculture remains a major source of livelihood, women play a vital role in farming activities including sowing, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, threshing, and post-harvest processing. Despite their indispensable contribution, they often receive lower wages than men, possess limited ownership of productive assets, and have minimal participation in household and community decision-making. This study focuses on the socio-economic conditions of women agricultural labourers in Chitvel Mandal of Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh, with the objective of assessing their living standards, employment patterns, income levels, access to welfare schemes and the challenges they encounter in their daily lives.The study examines the demographic and socio-economic profile of women agricultural labourers by considering variables such as age, marital status, family size, caste, and household income. The study reveals that a majority of women agricultural labourers belong to economically weaker households with limited and uncertain sources of income. Most respondents are engaged in seasonal agricultural operations, resulting in irregular employment and income instability throughout the year. Wage discrimination continues to exist despite legal provisions ensuring equal remuneration. The research concludes that sustainable rural development requires greater recognition of the contribution of women agricultural labourers and the formulation of gender-sensitive policies that ensure equitable wages, regular employment opportunities, access to institutional finance, land rights, social security and effective implementation of welfare schemes. Promoting women's participation in decision-making, enhancing skill development, supporting income diversification, and strengthening rural infrastructure will contribute to improving their quality of life and economic independence
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