Maharashtra govt. tables Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill in Assembly
The Maharashtra government has introduced the Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill to formally recognize women engaged in agriculture and allied activities as farmers, regardless of land ownership. The legislation establishes a certification system and a dedicated state fund to ensure these women gain access to government subsidies, credit, and market support.
Why it matters
This bill addresses the systemic exclusion of women from agricultural benefits by decoupling farmer status from land titles, potentially improving the livelihoods of millions of women who contribute significantly to the state's agricultural output.
Maharashtra government on Wednesday (July 1, 2026) introduced the Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill in the Assembly during the ongoing Monsoon session.
The article provides a factual report on the introduction of a government bill, citing both the government's stated objectives and the rationale provided by the Agriculture Minister without injecting editorial opinion.
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