Economic Impact Assessment of Floriculture Value-Addition Training for Women in Sikkim: 25320
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https://doi.org/10.35716/IJED-25320
Author: Bhanu Priya Roy, Abujam Anuradha Devi, Singyala Chiphang, Daya Ram and L.D. Hatai
Author Address: Department of Agri-Business Management, CAEPHT, Ranipool-737135 (Sikkim)
Abstract
Sikkim
possesses rich floral diversity, yet its potential remains underutilised due to
a lack of awareness of its value-addition.The value-addition to flowers in
Sikkim has significant potential to empower rural women by enabling them to use
their leisure time productively. This study explores the impact of training on the
value addition of low-cost flowers as a source of income enhancement for women
in Sikkim. Findings revealed significant income gains, with Rhododendron wine
and Traditional garlands showing the highest Benefit-Cost Ratios (3.51 and
3.71, respectively). Rhododendron wine also showed the strongest effect size on
income (Cohen’s d = 0.67). Regression analysis highlighted input availability,
credit access and training as key factors influencing income generated through
value addition. Despite constraints such as seasonal availability of raw
material and restricted market, the intervention enabled many previously
non-earning women to become contributors to household income, demonstrating the
economic potential of floriculture value addition in Sikkim.
Keywords
Income, livelihood
diversification, rural entrepreneurship, skill development programmes.
JEL Codes
J16, J24, Q13, R28.