New Delhi, March 8 -- Women in agriculture are leading a transformation in India's rural economy and significantly a new economic reality is that 9 Out of 10 shareholders in women-led FPOs are women. No doubt this Women's Day, the rapid growth of women-led FPOs underscores a fundamental shift in Indian agriculture. As more women step into leadership roles, they are redefining rural economic growth and shaping the future of agribusiness.

Women's participation in these FPOs is significant. Nine out of ten shareholders in these organizations are women, demonstrating a shift towards inclusive and equitable business models. Nearly 44% of these FPOs are based in Maharashtra, followed by Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand, with an increasing ...