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First Female Farmer Worker Conference

October 4 , 2026 12 hrs 0 min 43 0

India’s first Female Farmer Worker Conference was held in New Delhi to recognise women’s contributions to agriculture and rural livelihoods.
The conference was organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) during the United Nations (UN) International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026.
It focused on recognising women as farmers and addressing issues such as land rights, institutional credit, farm tools and market access.
National awards were given to women farmers for achievements in natural farming, indigenous seed conservation, animal husbandry and food processing.