Krishi Sakhi: Empowering Women Farmers
On 18th March 2026, the Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC) launched Krishi Sakhi Initiative to empower women farmers and work towards achieving inclusive growth.
- The move aligns with the recognition of year 2026 as the ‘International Year of the Woman Farmer’ by the United Nations through Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),
What is the Krishi Sakhi Initiative?
- The program is designed to empower women farmers by enhancing their awareness, participation, and skills related to crop insurance, aiming to make agriculture more inclusive and resilient.
Objectives
- To enhance women’s participation in agriculture and insurance.
- To promote inclusive and gender-sensitive agricultural development.
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