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Maharashtra Assembly passes women farmers’ Bill
Maharashtra’s Legislative Move to Empower Women Farmers
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 3 Jul 2026 · 1 min
The Maharashtra Assembly passed a groundbreaking bill to empower women farmers by legally recognizing their contributions in agriculture, enabling access to welfare schemes.
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Impact on Women Farmers
The Bill enhances the legal recognition of women farmers, potentially influencing gender equity in agriculture nationwide.
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