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Maharashtra Assembly passes women farmers' Bill

Maharashtra Assembly empowers women farmers with new Bill

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Samachar Pathshala Desk

Published 3 Jul 2026 · 1 min

Women farmers in Maharashtra — Women farmers in Maharashtra celebrate the passing of the Bill.

The Maharashtra Assembly has passed a bill that formally recognizes women involved in agriculture, granting them better access to welfare schemes.

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Maharashtra's New Bill on Women Farmers

This Bill is relevant for discussions on gender empowerment and agricultural policy.

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Maharashtra Assembly passes women farmers' Bill

Maharashtra Assembly empowers women farmers with new Bill

SP

Samachar Pathshala Desk
3 Jul 2026 · 1 min

Women farmers in Maharashtra

The Maharashtra Assembly has passed a bill that formally recognizes women involved in agriculture, granting them better access to welfare schemes.

The UPSC angle · GS2

This Bill is relevant for discussions on gender empowerment and agricultural policy.

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