Punjab farmers missed flood relief as state yet to implement PM Fasal BIma Yojana: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Babushahi Bureau

New Delhi, December 14, 2025: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday told the Rajya Sabha that Punjab has still not rolled out the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), stating that timely implementation of the scheme could have provided significant relief to farmers affected by recent floods in the state.

Replying to supplementary questions during Question Hour, Chouhan said agricultural production across the country has witnessed a record 44 per cent growth between 2014 and 2024. He attributed this increase to the adoption of modern technology, improved systems, and sustained government support aimed at raising crop yield per hectare while r

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