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AIC Krishi Sakhi: Boost for Women Farmers’ Insurance Awareness

22 March 20261 min read
AGRICULTURE & RURALAIC Krishi Sakhi:Boost for WomenFarmers’ InsuranceAwareness22 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

AIC rolled out Krishi Sakhi in March 2026, timed with the global spotlight on women farmers during 2026.

Key facts

  • Launched by: Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC).
  • Name: Krishi Sakhi; target: women farmers.
  • Global tie-in: International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 (FAO).
ComponentDescription
TrainingCapacity-building for women farmers
Outreach campaignsPublic drives to spread the message
Rural awarenessVillage-level information on crop insurance

Significance

  • Strengthens women’s role in agriculture
  • Improves risk management among women farmers

Exam angle

  • Launching body: AIC.
  • Year observed by FAO: 2026.
  • Tools: crop insurance participation, training, outreach.

Test yourself

1. Krishi Sakhi aligns with which FAO observance for 2026?

The notes say it aligns with FAO's International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026.

2. Which body launched the Krishi Sakhi to empower women farmers?

AIC launched Krishi Sakhi.

3. Krishi Sakhi empowers women farmers mainly through which participation?

The programme builds awareness and participation in crop insurance.