Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

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.