Which state became the first in India in July 2026 to enact a dedicated law for the empowerment of women farmers?

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The correct answer is Option C: Maharashtra. Maharashtra became the first Indian state to enact a dedicated Women Farmers Empowerment Act in 2026. The Act recognises women as farmers irrespective of land ownership through the Woman Farmer Certificate (WFC). The Act covers women engaged in crop cultivation, animal husbandry, poultry, fisheries, agroforestry, mushroom cultivation, vermiculture, and primary processing. It provides for a digital registry of women farmers, a dedicated empowerment fund, and implementation mechanisms at the State, district, and sub-district levels. A State-level Monitoring Committee headed by the Chief Secretary and a Governing Council under the Chief Minister oversee the implementation of the Act. Around 80% of rural women in India are engaged in agriculture and allied sectors, highlighting their significant contribution to the rural economy. Namo Drone Didi Scheme provides 15,000 drones to Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with 80% financial assistance to promote agricultural mechanisation. The Act aims to improve women's access to government schemes, institutional credit, insurance, technology, markets, and extension services.

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Karnataka

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Gujarat

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Rajasthan

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Telangana

Which state became the first in India in July 2026 to enact a dedicated law for the empowerment of women farmers?

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