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Women represent almost half of the total world population, but their participation as the workforce is not up to their population proportion. Even in many of the developed world, they have the balance of work participation far below than male. The main reason behind their low ratio as a workforce is their poor socio-economic conditions as well the high gender discrimination they face in the households and society. Due to their backwardness and poverty, they have a high share of work participation in primary activities, especially in agriculture. India being an agricultural country employs the largest proportion of men and women in this sector. The analysis of the study reveals that female has a high ratio of work participation in agriculture than male. A considerable share (73 per cent) of the female workforce toils in the agricultural sector, mostly (96 per cent) in rural areas. Regardless of their dominance in the labour force, women in India are still marginalized and face an extreme disadvantage in terms of wages, land rights and their representation in local farmer�s organizations. The study stressed the need for addressing gender-based problems and issues effectively and efficiently by the government to tackle the challenges faced by women in agriculture. The study suggested for check and balance of existing programme and policies for better implementation and output.