CP Joshi, Member of Parliament - Chittorgarh, BJP

Prime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme (PMFBY)

Prime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme (PMFBY)

The Prime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme is an important initiative to protect farmers from losses due to unforeseen events like natural calamities. Below are the key details regarding the PMFBY implementation and fund allocation in Chittorgarh and surrounding regions:

Key Details of the Scheme in Chittorgarh

Chittorgarh

  • During the Kharif and Rabi seasons, 165,985 farmers in Chittorgarh enrolled in the scheme for crop insurance.
  • These farmers received a compensation amount of ₹80 crore for their crop losses.
  • In cases of excessive rainfall, drought, or crop damage, farmers were provided relief by the government. The total compensation for the affected farmers was ₹26.49 crore.

Pratapgarh

  • During the Kharif and Rabi seasons, 70,434 farmers in Pratapgarh also participated in the crop insurance scheme.

Claims for Kharif Crop (2019-20)

  • For the Kharif crop year 2019-20, ₹35.75 crore was paid out as insurance claims.

The PMFBY ensures that farmers are compensated for losses caused by natural disasters, providing them with much-needed financial support to recover and continue their agricultural practices.