Abstract:
In Uttarakhand mountain areas, the trend of men migrating to cities for job or their shifting to
local salaried employment has created such space for women. Addressing gender and NRM
together acknowledges the ecological imbalance and seeks to ensure that the contributions of
both men and women are recognized to manage natural resources effectively and sustainably.
Uttarakhand has been selected as the universe of the study. Out of 13 districts two districts
namely Uttarkashi and Bageshwar were selected purposively as the locale for the proposed
study. Data revealed that women played dominant role in the activities of nursery, organic
manure, mulching and tree planting. These activities generally performed by women. Those
activities which require physical strength, staying outdoors for long hours, traveling outdoors and
negotiating with male members were performed by men. 69.66 per cent respondents reported
reservation policy was the most effective measure to increase women participation in decision
making. |
