Crop Insurance (PMFBY)
- Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is Central & State Govt. Sponsored Scheme.
- The aim of scheme is to provide financial support to the farmers suffering from damage / loss due to natural calamity / unforeseen events.
- PMFBY coverage is compulsory for loanee farmers.
- Technological advancement used in scheme for:
- To selection rationalize Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs).
- To remove area discrepancies in coverage.
- To estimate the yield.