Wild animal attack now recognised as localised risk; Paddy inundation reintroduced under localised calamity

New risk covers to benefit coastal, Himalayan and Northeastern region states

Government introduces new modalities under PMFBY to strengthen farmer protection Major step towards a more inclusive and resilient PMFBY

New Delhi: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has extended a major benefit to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has now recognised the modalities for covering crop loss due to Wild Animal Attacks and Paddy Inundation under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

Under the revised framework, crop loss due to wild animal attack will now be recognised as the fifth Add-on Cover under

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