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UN Declares 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer

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UN Declares 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer

CategoryKey Facts & Highlights
UN Resolution2026 declared as International Year of the Woman Farmer by UN General Assembly.
ObjectiveHighlight gender disparities in agriculture, promote equitable policies.
Global StatsWomen contribute ~50% of global food supply; 60-80% in developing countries.
India-Specific Stats~80% of economically active women work in agriculture; only 8.3% own farmland (NFHS).
ChallengesDouble burden, limited land ownership, digital divide, climate vulnerability, insufficient financing.
Govt. InitiativesMahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana, Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanisation, National Food Security Mission.
Case Study (ENACT)Assam project (WFP, Norway-funded): Mobile advisories, climate-resilient crops, women empowerment.
Policy RecommendationsGender-sensitive policies, resource access, women-led value chains, capacity building, breaking biases.
SignificanceInclusive growth, climate resilience, food security, rural livelihood improvement.

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