Maharashtra to Introduce Bill Recognizing Women as Independent Farmers in 2026
The Maharashtra government plans to introduce the Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Bill, 2026, in the upcoming monsoon session to legally recognize women engaged in agriculture as independent farmers. The bill aims to address barriers linked to land ownership that exclude many women from government schemes, credit, and subsidies. It will cover allied agricultural activities and may include landless farmers, tenant cultivators, and migrant workers, supported by a digital database to improve access to resources and services.