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Gender Inclusion

Women Empowerment

Building women's leadership, livelihoods and agency in cotton-farming communities through dedicated gender-inclusive programming.

Farmer StoriesOur Impact
48%
Women Enrolment
34%
Higher Income Gains
12K
Women-Led Groups
160+
Female Facilitators
Our Commitment

Women at the Centre of Change

Women perform an estimated 60–80% of cotton farm labour in India, yet remain systematically excluded from training, market access, land rights and decision-making. CG Foundation places gender equality at the heart of every programme.

Our gender strategy is not a standalone activity — it is integrated into farmer training, supply chain engagement, community development and governance at every level.

  • 48% target women enrolment in all field programmes
  • Female field facilitators in all programme areas
  • Women-only farmer groups and savings clubs
  • Prohibition of domestic violence in standard criteria
  • Mandatory gender budgeting in all programme plans
  • Annual gender audit by independent assessors
Women farmers
Programme Components

How We Support Women Farmers

Women Farmer Groups

12,000 women-only farmer groups operating as savings clubs, peer learning communities and collective marketing units.

Leadership Training

Dedicated leadership and public speaking training preparing women for roles in cooperative governance and community decision-making.

Financial Inclusion

Support for women's access to savings accounts, micro-insurance, crop loans and government welfare entitlements.

Alternative Livelihoods

Skill development in food processing, tailoring, poultry and handicrafts creating income independent of cotton season cycles.

Safe Work Standards

Standard criteria prohibiting harassment, requiring equal pay and mandating safe sanitation facilities for women agricultural workers.

Gender Data Tracking

Disaggregated gender data collected annually to track progress on income, decision-making, asset ownership and mobility.

Invest in Women Farmers

Fund gender-inclusive programmes that deliver lasting change in cotton-farming communities.

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