UN Declares 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer
| Category | Key Facts & Highlights |
|---|---|
| UN Resolution | 2026 declared as International Year of the Woman Farmer by UN General Assembly. |
| Objective | Highlight gender disparities in agriculture, promote equitable policies. |
| Global Stats | Women 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). |
| Challenges | Double burden, limited land ownership, digital divide, climate vulnerability, insufficient financing. |
| Govt. Initiatives | Mahila 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 Recommendations | Gender-sensitive policies, resource access, women-led value chains, capacity building, breaking biases. |
| Significance | Inclusive growth, climate resilience, food security, rural livelihood improvement. |