The Bau Kisan Samman 2025 ceremony was held in Patna today to honour the vital contributions of women farmers in Bihar’s agricultural economy. The event, organised by the Bihar Agriculture Department in collaboration with local panchayats and farmer cooperatives, recognised the labour, innovation and resilience of female cultivators across multiple districts.
Hundreds of women farmers from regions including Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Madhubani and Bhagalpur attended the programme, where they were felicitated with certificates, shawls and traditional tokens of appreciation. Agriculture Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh highlighted the indispensable role women play in farm operations — from sowing and harvesting to pest management and livestock care — and said Bau Kisan Samman aims to elevate their status and visibility in rural development dialogue.
The ceremony also included dialogues on improved access to credit, quality seeds, micro-irrigation technology and market linkages, aimed at strengthening economic outcomes for women farmers. Demonstrations on climate-resilient farming practices and organic cultivation were part of the programme, along with testimonies from awardees who shared experiences of successful crop diversification, cooperative marketing and farm-based entrepreneurship.
Officials emphasised that empowering women in agriculture not only enhances productivity but also improves household nutrition, financial inclusion and community wellbeing. The Bau Kisan Samman event is expected to be followed by district-level outreach camps to connect women farmers with extension services and agricultural schemes.
Attendees praised the initiative as a step toward greater recognition and equity
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