Maharashtra to introduce law recognising women as independent farmers; Bill likely in monsoon session

Source: The Indian Express

Author: Vallabh Ozarkar

Maharashtra plans to introduce a landmark bill to legally recognize women as independent farmers, unlocking direct access to loans and subsidies.

The Maharashtra government will introduce a new law in the upcoming monsoon session of the state legislature to grant women engaged in agriculture independent legal recognition as farmers, Chief Mini… [+3048 chars]