Women Farmers Empowerment Bill Unanimously Passed In Maharashtra Assembly

Mumbai: In a major recognition of women in the agricultural sector, the Maharashtra Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed the Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Bill, 2026. The law enables women farmers to avail of benefits that were previously available only to male farmers. The Bill was introduced by the state agricultural minister, Datta Bharne, on Wednesday, and the ruling and opposition members supported the motion. The Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Bill, 2026, states that any woman...