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The impact of cooperative dairies on women's empowerment in rural Kutch: A case study of the Sarhad Dairy model
Authors
Darshankumar B Rajgor, Kalpana Satija
Abstract
This research paper
examines the impact of cooperative dairies on women's lives in rural Gujarat,
with a particular emphasis on the Sarhad Dairy model in the Kutch district.
This study examines the economic, social, and health-related changes
experienced by women involved in dairy cooperatives, utilizing primary survey
data from various villages in Kutch and incorporating comparative analyses from
the extensive literature on Gujarat’s dairy sector, including the Amul and
GCMMF models. The study investigates the progress of women's roles in
cooperative governance, income generation, decision-making, and community
leadership, while also considering the impacts of gender, caste, and social
inclusion. The quantitative data from the Kutch region is organized into
structured tables, and the results are placed in the context of national policy
frameworks and case studies from other Indian states. The paper concludes with
recommendations for policy and program modifications that could enhance women's
empowerment through cooperative models. It also discusses the significance of
being truthful when employing primary data.
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Pages:42-46
How to cite this article:
Darshankumar B Rajgor, Kalpana Satija "The impact of cooperative dairies on women's empowerment in rural Kutch: A case study of the Sarhad Dairy model". International Journal of Social Research and Development, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 42-46
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