The Maharashtra government will introduce the Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Bill, 2026 in the Monsoon Session of the state legislature to grant legal recognition to women farmers as independent farmers.

During a presentation on the Women Farmers Empowerment Bill held at his official residence, Varsha in Mumbai on Friday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed officials to prepare a comprehensive policy for safeguarding the rights of women farmers and ensuring their holistic empowerment.