Jammu Tawi, April 17 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday asserted that Jammu and Kashmir has set a national benchmark in development across sectors since 2020, with women empowerment emerging as a top priority under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.

Addressing the Women Farmers Conference organised by the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), Sinha highlighted the vital role of women farmers in agriculture and allied sectors. He said women are central to food security, working tirelessly and contributing significantly to family welfare and economic growth.

"Without women farmers, every plate would be empty. They sustain the world and anchor food security," he said, while stressing the need to p...