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ABOUT THE COURSE:Gender in Livestock Development is an 8-week course exploring the intersection of gender and animal husbandry. It covers foundational concepts, gender roles, and the dynamics of livestock-based livelihoods. The course emphasizes access to resources, workload distribution, and gender-specific challenges in livestock systems. Learners will gain exposure to gender analysis tools, technologies, policies, and legal frameworks. Designed for students, researchers, and practitioners, it aims to promote gender equity and women’s empowerment in livestock development.INTENDED AUDIENCE:Undergraduates and PostgraduatesPREREQUISITES: Enrolled in Undergraduate (BVSc & AH/ B.Sc(Ag)/BA(Home Science))INDUSTRY SUPPORT:None

Syllabus

Week 1:Foundations of Gender in Livestock Systems – Dr J. Goyal
  • Introduction to Gender in Livestock: Importance and Scope
  • Gender concept and their meaning
  • Approaches to Gender and Development
  • Gender related issues in Livestock work
  • Gender Sensitization in Animal Husbandry

Week 2:Gender Roles and dynamics in Livestock Development- Dr A.K. Chaturvedani
  • Gendered Division of Labour in Livestock Production
  • Responsibilities and Workload: Women's Contributions and Time Use
  • Gender-Specific Knowledge and Skills in Animal Husbandry
  • Gender-based Challenges in Livestock Work (Cultural, Economic)
  • Gender Relations in Social Institutions

Week 3:Access, Participation, and Workload in Livestock-Based Livelihoods- Dr J. Goyal
  • Access to Productive Resources: Land, Credit, Inputs
  • Gender and Institutional Accessibility of livestock services
  • Participation in Extension, Training and Decision-Making
  • Occupational Hazards and Drudgery in Livestock Work
  • Gender and Nutritional Security through Livestock Resources

Week 4:Analytical Tools and Gender Frameworks in Livestock- Dr A.K. Chaturvedani
  • Introduction to Gender Analysis: Importance and Scope
  • Methods of Gender Analysis
  • Gender Analysis Frameworks: Harvard, Moser, etc.
  • Gender Needs Assessment: Practical vs Strategic Needs
  • Applying Gender Frameworks in Livestock Program Design

Week 5:Gendered Technologies and Innovations in Animal Husbandry- Dr J. Goyal
  • Women as Consumers and Co-Developers of Technologies
  • Gender-Sensitive Technology Dissemination in Animal Husbandry
  • Indigenous Technology Knowledge for women in livestock
  • Barriers to Technology Adoption among Women in Livestock Farming
  • Empowering Women through Gender Responsive Technologies

Week 6:Gender Mainstreaming and Budgeting in Livestock Development- Dr A.K. Chaturvedani
  • Gender Mainstreaming: Global and Indian Perspectives
  • Mainstreaming Gender in Livestock Programs and Value Chains
  • Gender Budgeting: Definition, Process and Indicators
  • Barriers and Enablers of Gender-Inclusive Budgeting in Rural Development
  • Case Studies of Gender Budgeting in Livestock Schemes

Week 7:Policy Frameworks and Legal Rights in Livestock Empowerment-Dr P.K. Prajapati
  • Policies and Programmes for Women (e.g., UJJAWALA, Mahila Shakti Kendra)
  • National Policy for Empowerment of Women in Livestock Since Independence
  • Legal Rights and Entitlements for Women
  • Action Plans for Gender Mainstreaming
  • Women Empowerment: Meaning and Dimensions

Week 8:Models of Empowerment and Institutional Innovations-Dr P.K. Prajapati
  • SHGs and Cooperatives: Empowering Women in Livestock Enterprises
  • Livestock-Based Entrepreneurship for Rural Women
  • Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) for Gender Equity in Livestock
  • Empowering Women through Farmer Producer Organization
  • Course Recap, Reflections & Future Directions in Gender and Livestock

Taught by

Dr Ajay Kumar Chaturvedani, Dr. Jayant Goyal, Dr. Pramod Kumar Prajapati

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