Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed “The Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Act, 2026.” The bill, which was presented by Agriculture Minister Dattatraya Bharane, addresses long-standing systemic exclusions by providing formal recognition and dedicated welfare funds for female agricultural workers. He claimed that the bill is crucial for the holistic development of women.For decades, agricultural frameworks have largely remained gender-blin…
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Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) In a major Legislative move aimed at transforming the state’s agrarian sector, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday introduced a pioneering draft law titled “The Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Act, 2026” (L.A. BILL No. XLVIII OF 2026). The Bill, which was presented by the State Agriculture Minister Dattatraya Bharane, addresses long-standing systemic exclusions by providing formal recognition and dedicated welfare funds for female agricultural workers. For decades…