India's first Female Farmer Worker Conference held in New Delhi

India's first Female Farmer Worker Conference took place in New Delhi to honour women's role in agriculture and rural livelihoods. It was organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) during the UN International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. The meet focused on recognising women as farmers and on issues such as land rights, institutional credit, farm equipment and market access. National awards were presented to women farmers for achievements in natural farming, conservation of indigenous seeds, animal husbandry and food processing.