Thousands of women farmers from across India gathered at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi on September 30 for the All-India Women Farmer Conference, organized by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS). The conference focused on recognizing the changing role of women in agriculture and highlighting their contribution to rural development, family incomes, and the country’s economic growth.
The day-long event began with the worship of the cow and Bhagwan Balarama, followed by flag-hoisting and the collective proclamation, “We, the women of India, shall bring prosperity.” Women farmers from various states and villages participated in the gathering, bringing regional traditions and experiences while discussing key issues affecting the agricultural sector.
Addressing the conference, Manju Dixit, All-India Women’s Coordinator, BKS, called for a broader understanding of the role of women farmers. She highlighted how women are increasingly contributing to their families’ economic progress, adopting modern technologies, and bringing new approaches and greater participation to agricultural activities.
Key Highlights:
- Thousands of women farmers gathered in Delhi for the All-India Women Farmer Conference organized by BKS
- Mohini Mohan Mishra called for greater focus on cow-based agriculture, organic farming, and toxin-free food
- Women farmers were honored for their contributions to agriculture, animal husbandry, seed conservation, and rural businesses
Prof. Vimla Dunkwal, Vice-Chancellor of Kota Agricultural University was the keynote speaker in the first session, which highlighted the important role of women as a force of creation and nurturing.
Vimla said that traditionally women have been given the highest responsibilities and not their rights, which are represented by Goddess Annapurna and Goddess Durga. The session was also graced with the keynote address of BKS All India President K. Sai Reddy, All India Vice President Sushila Bishnoi and Secretary Veena Satish.
During the final session, BKS All-India General Secretary Mohini Mohan Mishra said that more focus should be put on ‘Gau-Krishi-Vanijyam' (cow based agriculture and commerce) and on organic farming with the target of developing and healthy India by 2047.
Self-reliant women farmers need to be recognized for their dignity and independence to consolidate the villages, families and the society, said BKS All-India Organizing Secretary Dinesh Kulkarni.
Senior Bharatiya Kisan Sangh office-bearers, Ramlal Ji, All-India Contact Chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Ritu Sharma, All-India Co-Contact Chief of Rashtra Sevika Samiti were present at the conference.
Women farmers were also acknowledged for their contributions in various aspects of agriculture and rural business during the conference. The ones who were honoured include Sunanda Saysing of Maharashtra for Gau-Krishi-Vanijyam, Deepali Oraon of West Bengal for organic farming and Kamala Ben of Gujarat for seed conservation.
Amba Kalindhi (WB) and Pampa Garai (WB) were also recognized for animal husbandry and Pushpa Singh (Bihar) as an employment provider respectively. For food processing, honors went to Maya Sinha Mahapatra from Odisha and Sulta Chatterjee and Shukla Bairagi (WB).
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