International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women Involved in Agricultural Labour in Ramanagara District: A Sociological Study
Published August 4, 2026 • Vol. 13, Issue 7, pp. 2214–2219Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1307000159
Abstract
Women agricultural labourers in India's rural areas encountered substantial socio-economic difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Ramanagara district of Karnataka, women agricultural workers experienced substantial job cuts, lower wages, increased responsibilities for unpaid care work, and limited access to support programs. Their substantial influence on agricultural production and food security was drowned out by their predominantly hidden labour. This sociological examination, of a descriptive kind, explores the impact of COVID-19 on the challenges faced by female agricultural workers, using data collected from 300 participants. The study, emphasizing the connection between socio-economic factors and pandemic effects, suggests policies designed to recognize and improve the welfare of female agricultural workers.
Keywords: COVID-19, Women Agricultural Labourers, Invisibility of Labour, Gender Inequality, Occupational Change, Ramanagara District.
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2321-2705 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 13, Issue 7 |
| Pages | 2214–2219 |
| Publication date | August 4, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1307000159 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Nandini M Hegde, & Dr. Chandrashekar.E (2026). The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women Involved in Agricultural Labour in Ramanagara District: A Sociological Study. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 13(7), 2214-2219. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1307000159
BibTeX
@article{Nandini2026,
title = {The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women Involved in Agricultural Labour in Ramanagara District: A Sociological Study},
author = {Nandini M Hegde and Dr. Chandrashekar.E},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
volume = {13},
number = {7},
pages = {2214--2219},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1307000159},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}