While the critical role of women in agriculture, particularly dairy farming, is undeniable, their contributions often go unnoticed. This is especially true in East Sikkim, where women's tireless efforts are vital to the sustenance of both households and communities. This book seeks to bridge this knowledge gap by providing a comprehensive analysis of women's roles and contributions within this region's dairy sector. Through meticulous research, this book delves into the daily activities, decision-making processes, and challenges faced by these women. It offers a nuanced understanding of their significant, yet under-acknowledged, contributions. By examining their work routines, involvement in key decisions, and the obstacles they encounter, we aim to shed light on the indispensable role of women in dairy farming.

This book will be a valuable resource for students, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in agricultural development and gender equity in farming. It provides a foundation for understanding the intricate dynamics of women's participation in the dairy sector and highlights areas where support and intervention are needed to enhance their contributions and well-being.

Ms. Chimi Yangzom Lepcha: is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in the Division of  Agricultural  Extension at  ICAR-Indian  Agricultural  Research  Institute (ICAR-IARI) in New Delhi, India. She earned her B.Sc. in Agriculture from the  College  of Agriculture,  Pasighat,  under  Central Agricultural  University, Imphal,  and  her  M.Sc.  in  Agricultural  Extension  from  ICAR-NDRI.  Ms. Lepcha has qualified for prestigious fellowships such as the ICAR-JRF/SRF and UGC-NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Additionally, she passed the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB in 2022 in Agricultural Extension, which qualifies her for Lecturership/Assistant Professorship. Her academic  contributions  include  a  range  of  research  articles,  book  chapters, and  popular  articles  in  various  journals.  She  is  also  actively  involved  in seminars, conferences, workshops, and training programs, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the field of agricultural extension.

Asif Mohammad: is working as Senior Scientist in the section of Dairy Extension  at  ERS  of  ICAR-NDRI.  He  got  ‘Amitabha  Mukherjee  Gold Medal’  for  securing  first  class  first  position  in  B.Sc.  (Ag.)  of  Visva  Bharati University. He obtained M.Sc. and Ph.D. from ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute. He got ‘Director’s Gold Medal’ for securing first class first position in  Management  group  of  ICAR-  National  Dairy  Research  Institute.  Dr. Mohammad received advanced long duration training from Asian Institute of Technology, Pathum Thani, Thailand. He has published more than 50 research papers  in  reputed  national  and  international  journals.  He  has  more  than  14 years of experience in extension research, teaching and field demonstrations. He has expertise in organizing structured training programmes and evaluation of  effectiveness  of  training  and  capacity  building  programmes.  He  is  expert in  the  field  of  impact  assessment  and  social  system  analysis.  He  has  good experience in psychometric scale construction techniques and development of index relevant for social science studies. 

Mr.  Bikram  Barman: is  a  Ph.D.  Research  Scholar  in  the  Division  of  Agricultural Extension at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR- IARI),  New  Delhi,  India.  He  completed  his  B.Sc.  in Agriculture  from  Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Majhian campus, West Bengal and his M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension from ICAR-NDRI. He qualified for the ICAR-JRF/SRF and UGC-NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Additionally, he passed the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ASRB in 2023 in the Discipline of Agricultural Extension for Lecturership / Assistant Professorship eligibility. His contributions include several research articles, book chapters, and popular articles  published  in  various  national  journals.  His  active  participation  in numerous seminars, conferences, workshops, and training programs underlines his dedication to the field.

Girish  C  E:  completed  his  Ph.D.  from  the  Eastern  Regional  Station  of ICAR-National  Dairy  Research  Institute  (NDRI)  in  Kalyani.  His  academic journey  began  with  a  B.Sc.  in Agriculture  from  the  College  of Agriculture in  Mandya,  under  the  University  of  Agricultural  Sciences,  Bengaluru.  He was  a  recipient  of  the  prestigious  Junior  Research  Fellowship  from  ICAR, which enabled him to pursue his M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension Education at  ICAR-NDRI.  His  academic  excellence  continued  as  he  was  awarded  the NDRI-Institute fellowship during his Ph.D. studies. In 2023, he qualified for the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment  Board  (ASRB)  in  the  discipline  of  Agricultural  Extension  for Assistant Professorship eligibility. His research contributions are significant, with  numerous  research  papers  and  popular  articles  published  in  various esteemed  journals.  His  achievements  and  contributions  to  Agricultural Extension highlight his dedication and expertise in the field. 

1.   Introduction

2.   Review of Literature 

3.   Research Methodology 

4.   Results and Disscussion 

5.   Glimpse of Data Collection 

6.   Summary and Conclusions 

7.   Bibliography