Manoj Sinha addresses IFFCO Women Farmers
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated Apr 16, 2026
The event highlights government focus on agricultural development and women's empowerment in India — Jammu and Kashmir, potentially leading to increased investment and support for the region's agriculture sector. Financial institutions are urged to design loan products for landless women farmers, which could expand credit access and stimulate rural economies.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the Women Farmers Conference organized by Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) in Srinagar, emphasizing the critical role of women farmers in food security and rural economies. He called for greater recognition, resources, and policy focus on women-led development, urging cooperatives and government stakeholders to remove barriers faced by women farmers. Manoj Sinha highlighted initiatives like the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) and the India — Jammu and Kashmir Climate-Informed Agriculture Project (JKCIP), which have registered thousands of women farmers in India — Jammu and Kashmir. He also announced the 'Drug Free Jammu Kashmir' movement for the Kashmir Division, launching on May 3, 2026. The conference saw participation from various officials, including Javid Ahmed Dar, Dileepbhai Sanghani, K. J. Patel, and Yogender Kumar, and included felicitation of women agri-entrepreneurs.
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