Women’s Livelihood and Health Challenges in the Palengi Villages of Sivasagar District, Assam: A Study

Author(s)	Mr. Sivaraj Deep Gogoi
Country	India
Abstract	Rural women remain the backbone of agricultural and household economies in Assam. Their contribution is visible in farming, small businesses, and community-based activities. However, their work is often unpaid, unrecognized, and unsupported. This paper examines the livelihood activities, health conditions, and development challenges faced by women in selected villages of the Palengi area in Sivasagar district of Assam. The study focuses on Palengi Dhyan Pathar, Palengi Dhundar Mukh, and Palengi Kachari Pathar. Using a descriptive and qualitative approach, the paper highlights women’s engagement in agriculture, Self-Help Group activities, and small income-generating practices. It also discusses problems such as lack of land ownership, low wages, poor access to credit, domestic workload, health issues, and environmental challenges. The role of government welfare schemes and community participation is examined to understand their impact on women’s lives. The study finds that while rural women play a critical role in sustaining livelihoods, meaningful development requires better health services, financial access, infrastructure, and gender-sensitive policy interventions.
Keywords	Rural Women, Livelihood, Health Issues, SHGs, Rural Development, Assam
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-25
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.64458

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