Shivraj Singh orders probe into crop insurance irregularities; assures farmers of swift, fair claim settlements

November 4, 2025 11:53 AM

Shivraj Singh orders probe into crop insurance irregularities; assures farmers of swift, fair claim settlements

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday issued strict instructions to insurance companies and officials to resolve all discrepancies in crop insurance claims and ensure that farmers receive their payments quickly and in full. Chairing a high-level meeting in the national capital, the Minister said that under no circumstances should farmers be made to suffer due to procedural lapses. He was reviewing the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and compl...

PMFBY: A safety net for farmers, 78.41 crore applications insured since 2016

August 12, 2025 11:03 AM

PMFBY: A safety net for farmers, 78.41 crore applications insured since 2016

Farmers all across India are benefiting from the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). PMFBY is not insurance; it acts as a safety net for them when the forces of nature don’t support the farmers’ efforts. Every season, droughts, floods, pests, or storms destroy months of effort in just a few hours. That’s exactly what happened to Shri Lal Krishnesh, a farmer from Kerala. In 2022, heavy rains ruined his entire crop, leaving him heartbroken. But he had made a smart decision; he chose ...

Centre to disburse ₹3,200 crore in crop insurance to 30 lakh farmers on Aug 11

August 10, 2025 4:37 PM

Centre to disburse ₹3,200 crore in crop insurance to 30 lakh farmers on Aug 11

In a move to ensure the financial security of farmers, the Central Government will digitally transfer over ₹3,200 crore in crop insurance claim payments directly to the bank accounts of more than 30 lakh farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) on Monday. The historic event, to be held at the Jhunjhunu Airstrip in Rajasthan, will be chaired by Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan, with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bh...