They do not have ready cash to pay in the mills. On the other hand, the use of electricity is normally controlled by male members of the household, who rarely consider the women's needs and interests. Again, the electrification will be of much use, if women can be involved in different kinds of rural enterprises. For this purpose, they are to be supported with a number of other activities. For instance, they need financial support, training, marketing, network, and moral support of their family members.
Electricity is a basic infrastructure.
However, the point here is that technological intervention in isolation is not a solution for the mountain communities to improve their living standards. It is to be integrated with different other programs activities at local, regional and national level. Regional and national interests are to be integrated with local interests. Proper education and training in use and implication of technologies, proper gender awareness, micro-credit for rural enterprises and coordination between local, regional and national line agencies, and between governments and donors are highly desired. Government Printing office.