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Agricultural property is a very important factor for the economic development of India. It is the backbone of the Indian economy as it contributes to the production of food grains, vegetables, fruits and other essential commodities. The agricultural sector has been a major contributor to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country for the past few decades. In India, the rights of women in agricultural property are not equal to those of men. The Hindu Succession Act of 1956 has attempted to bring about a change in this scenario by granting women certain legal rights in agricultural property. The Hindu Succession Act of 1956 is an Act of the Parliament of India which is also known as the Hindu Code Bill. It was enacted to provide a uniform and secular law of succession to all Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs. The Act recognizes the right of women to become owners of agricultural property and to be able to inherit and transfer the same. It also provides that the husband and wife shall have an equal share in the agricultural property. In addition to this, the Act also recognizes the right of the widow to the agricultural property of her deceased husband. However, despite the fact that the Hindu Succession Act has provided women with certain legal rights in agricultural property, there are still some problems that need to be addressed. One of the major problems is that the Act does not provide for equal division of agricultural property between the husband and wife. The Act also does not provide for any provision for the protection of the widow’s rights in the agricultural property. Furthermore, there is a lack of awareness among rural women about their legal rights in agricultural property. In order to address these issues and to ensure that women’s rights in agricultural property are respected, the Government of India has taken several measures. One of the most important measures is the introduction of the Mahila Kisan Adhikar Yojana (MKA), which is a scheme launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare in 2017. This scheme aims to ensure the economic and social empowerment of rural women by providing them with access to agricultural land. Under this scheme, women are given the right to purchase agricultural land, take loans for agricultural purposes, and get insurance policies to protect their property. In addition to this, the Government of India has also taken several initiatives to raise awareness among rural women about their rights in agricultural property. These include conducting workshops, seminars and campaigns to educate women about their legal rights in agricultural property. The Government has also set up a dedicated helpline for rural women to get information about their legal rights in agricultural property. Apart from the measures taken by the Government of India, there are also several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that are working towards the betterment of women’s rights in agricultural property. These include the National Commission for Women (NCW), which is a statutory body set up by the Government of India. This body works towards providing women with access to legal and economic resources. The NCW also provides legal aid to women in agricultural property disputes. In conclusion, it can be said that the Hindu Succession Act of 1956 has made an important contribution towards ensuring the legal rights of women in agricultural property in India. However, there is still a long way to go in terms of ensuring that these rights are respected and that women are able to exercise their rights without any fear or discrimination. The Government of India and various NGOs should continue to work towards ensuring that rural women are empowered and that their rights in agricultural property are protected.