farm women. Dr. A.K. Panda, HOD, ICAR-CIWA shared about the Livelihood enhancement opportunities for farm families through women friendly technologies. Dr. Sabita Mishra Pr. Scientist and Er. Chaitrali Mhatre, Scientist from ICAR-CIWA were the moderator and rapporteur, respectivelyof the Session. Er. Chaitrali Mhatre coordinated the various activities of the Session as Co-ordinating Officer.The outcome of the session was that farm women are the hidden repositories of India’s indigenous agriculture knowledge. Women farmers conserve soil, water, inputs, thus reducing the stress on the climate. We cannot forget the fact that it was women who were first farmers. It has been seen that women mostly work along with nature rather that bending the nature to their will. Thus they inflict minimum harm on the ecology. There is a need to promote this in the times of changing climate. Women conserve traditional seeds, prepare natural fertilizers, and use natural resources to meet household needs. This avenue needs to be explored, nurtured and encouraged. But, with growing urban migration by men, the agriculture sector is being managed by women. Women contribute to agriculture through multiple roles as cultivators, entrepreneurs, and laborers. Drudgery is one of the major hurdles in in making agriculture sustainable for women. It can be overcome by adoption women friendly tools. There is a need to empower women with knowledge with improved machinery and ICTs. Thus they will be equal beneficiaries of the advancing science.