The first major task envisaged was to undertake a stocktaking so as to understand the nature of existing women specific programmes currently under implementation in two districts, namely, Prakasam (Andhra Pradesh) and Pudukkottai (Tamil Nadu). The research team interacted with several organizations (GO, NGO, select women self-help groups (SHGs)/farmer interest groups and private sector) implementing programmes for rural women.
The first major task envisaged was to undertake a stocktaking so as to understand the nature of existing women specific programmes currently under implementation in two districts, namely, Prakasam (Andhra Pradesh) and Pudukkottai (Tamil Nadu). The research team interacted with several organizations (GO, NGO, select women self-help groups (SHGs)/farmer interest groups and private sector) implementing programmes for rural women.