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Big announcement under PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Crop insurance to cover losses due to wild animal attacks, paddy inundation from 2026 kharif season
November 19, 2025 1:42 am
According to the ministry, the decision responds to “long-standing requests from several states” and is aimed at strengthening protection for farmers against sudden, localised and severe crop damage.
Maharashtra govt scraps Re 1 crop insurance; switches back to old system
April 30, 2025 1:28 am
As per the new decision, farmers will now pay premiums worth 2 per cent for Kharif, 1.5 per cent for Rabi and 5 per cent for cash crops of the sum assured
In Haryana, crop insurance payments to farmers drop by over 90% in one year — from Rs 2496.89 crore in 2022-23 to Rs 224.43 in 2023-24
February 14, 2025 9:32 am
Deepender Hooda says this can create a serious financial crisis for farmers, alleges PMFBY has become a scheme for filling the coffers of private insurance companies.
Knowledge nugget of the day: Crop Insurance Schemes
January 11, 2025 10:55 am
The crop insurance schemes — PMFBY and RWBCIS — aimed at helping farmers with risk coverage for crops against non-preventable natural calamities have been extended until 2025-26. So, what are PMFBY and RWBCIS? Go beyond the nugget and learn about di-ammonium phosphate (DAP). Take a look.
New high for PM Fasal Bima: New-loanee area 70% higher compared to 2021-22
January 14, 2024 7:51 am
Insured non-loanee area accounted for 36 per cent of total insured area under PMFBY during 2022-23; highest in 5 years
Centre’s crop insurance scheme finds more takers
January 13, 2024 8:42 pm
Insured non-loanee area accounted for 36 per cent of total insured area under PMFBY during 2022-23; highest in 5 years.
State looks to Centre as crop insurance firms deny advance to farmers
October 20, 2023 1:27 am
The issue of crop insurance companies denying claims to farmers was discussed in the state cabinet meeting heldon Thursday.
PM crop insurance scheme: Farmers bemoan glitches in online registration, deadline extended till Aug 3
July 31, 2023 6:10 pm
According to Munde, "Till date, 1.50 crore farmers in Maharashtra have enrolled themselves in the PM crop insurance scheme by paying a nominal fee Re 1. They have conveyed their participation."
Explained: What is the Beed model of crop insurance Maharashtra is pushing for?
June 11, 2021 7:35 am
Launched in 2016, the flagship PMFBY insures farm losses against inclement weather events. Farmers pay 1.5-2% of the premium with the rest borne by the state and central governments.
PMFBY 2.0: A revamped crop insurance scheme
February 27, 2020 4:58 am
The recent tweaks to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, including making it 100% voluntary and capping premiums at 30%, are going to be a game-changer.
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