Analysis shows low income and education levels in Scheduled Caste families, indicating a need for gender-sensitive policies to improve livelihoods.
Key Points
The majority of Scheduled Caste families face challenges related to poverty and low literacy levels, impacting their livelihood.
Families tend to rely on non-farm labour and livestock, with income from salaries/wages being their primary source.
Observational analysis involves 200 Scheduled Caste families from five villages in Hisar district, assessing living conditions and economic activities.
Gender disparity in work participation underlines the necessity for targeted interventions to boost women's workforce involvement.