AIC Launches ‘Krishi Sakhi’ to Empower Women Farmers
In March 2026, the Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) which works under the Ministry of Finance (MoF), launched ‘Krishi Sakhi’, a year‑long programme aimed at empowering women farmers and enhancing their participation in agriculture and crop insurance
In March 2026, the Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) which works under the Ministry of Finance (MoF), launched ‘Krishi Sakhi’, a year‑long programme aimed at empowering women farmers and enhancing their participation in agriculture and crop insurance
- This initiative is aligning with the United Nations(UN’s) designation of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Key Details:
Awareness Campaign: Under this new initiative, AIC will launch structured month-wise activities across its head office and regional offices.
Key Objectives: Through these initiatives, AIC seeks to create sustained awareness, promote participation of women in agriculture and crop insurance and recognise their contribution towards strengthening the agricultural sector.
Key Interventions: The initiative will also includes, the publication of articles and interviews, as well as awareness campaigns on sanitation and hygiene in rural communities, particularly targeting women farmers and households.
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