The Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC) has launched the Krishi Sakhi initiative for women farmers. Notably, the campaign marks the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. It also runs on social media under the hashtag #AICforHer. Through the year, AIC plans videos, a walkathon, workshops and hygiene drives. Hence, the effort links crop insurance with women’s empowerment in farming.
Month-Wise Activities Under #AICforHer
In January 2026, AIC released an introductory video on social media. Then, in February, Head Office staff joined a short walkathon carrying an #AICforHer display. Next, March brought ground-level workshops for women farmers on crop insurance schemes. Later in the year, AIC plans articles, interviews and rural sanitation campaigns.
Training Women as Krishi Sakhis
Moreover, AIC will train local women as Krishi Sakhis, or farmer friends. These women will form a grassroots leadership network in villages. In addition, workshops will explain the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), premium subsidies and claim settlement. The outreach also includes modules on sanitation and menstrual hygiene.
About the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026
The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Meanwhile, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) leads the global observance. The year highlights women’s contribution to agriculture and food systems. Also, it draws attention to gaps in credit and land ownership for women farmers.
About Agriculture Insurance Company of India
AIC came into being on 20 December 2002. Notably, it works under the Ministry of Finance and has its headquarters in New Delhi. Its promoters include the General Insurance Corporation of India, NABARD and four public-sector general insurers. Today, AIC serves as the leading implementing agency of PMFBY, which began in Kharif 2016.
Krishi Sakhi Initiative: Key Facts for Revision
- Launched by: Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC)
- Hashtag: #AICforHer
- Occasion: International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026
- Lead UN agency: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- Focus: Crop insurance awareness, PMFBY, claims and rural hygiene
- AIC: Incorporated 2002, under the Ministry of Finance, HQ New Delhi
Why the Krishi Sakhi Initiative Matters for UPSC and UKPSC
Notably, the initiative brings women farmers into the crop insurance net. So, remember the AIC link, the PMFBY role and the UN year of 2026. Also, link the campaign with feminisation of agriculture and SDG 5 on gender equality. For official updates, also visit Agriculture Insurance Company of India. Next, for a related story, read about Lakhpati Didis in Uttarakhand.
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