Fasal Bima Yojana: Protecting farmers, strengthening India’s agriculture

September 2, 2026 2:47 PM

Fasal Bima Yojana: Protecting farmers, strengthening India’s agriculture

Indian agriculture is not merely an economic activity, it is the foundation of the country’s food security and the livelihood of millions of families. Yet, farming remains deeply vulnerable to forces beyond the farmer’s control. Droughts, floods, cyclones, hailstorms, pests, diseases and unseasonal rainfall can destroy months of hard work within hours. Against this backdrop, the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) represents an important effort by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s govern...

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...