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India's villages are the foundation of economic development and the Indian agriculture industry is an important part of the country's economy. Millions of families depend on and are responsible for Indian agriculture. Crop insurance plays an important role in helping farmers ensure the results of their hard work. We will discuss the importance of crop insurance and its benefits for farmers.

What is crop insurance? 

Crop insurance is a type of insurance that helps farmers protect their crops from irregular weather conditions. It gives farmers an opportunity to reduce their costs and ensure their income. Crop insurance schemes are run by the government, and they provide financial assistance to farmers in case of crop loss.

Agricultural Insurance Corporation

Crop Insurance Corporation is an important organization for the safety of farmers and protection of their farming in India. It is established by the government and works to protect the farmers of India from various types of natural disasters and extenuating circumstances. The main objective of Agricultural Insurance Corporation is to free the farmers from losses on their farming costs. This government scheme provides the facility to farmers to get insurance for their crops so that they can run their farming self-reliantly. For more information visit: www.aicofindia.com

https://policyholder.gov.in/crop-insurance , www.pmfby.gov.in and https://irdai.gov.in The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has a major role in the development and regulation of the insurance sector, including crop insurance, in India. There are various schemes under Agricultural Insurance Corporation, such as Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS), and Met Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS) etc. Under these schemes, farmers can get their crops insured to protect them from various natural calamities such as floods, drought, snowfall, rain, diseases, pests etc.

Benefits of crop insurance

Investment Protection: Crop insurance provides farmers with protection of their investments. When a farmer insures his crops, he is protected against losses caused by irregular weather conditions. This strengthens the economic condition of farmers and gives them self-support to invest. 

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Security of farmers' income: Crop insurance provides farmers with security of their main income source. If a farmer's crop suffers any kind of damage, then crop insurance provides him financial help. With this the farmer can ensure the financial security of his family.

Increase in agricultural production: Provision of crop insurance makes farmers feel more secure and gives them courage to increase agricultural production. When farmers are sure that their hard work is not going to result in crop loss, they are more enthusiastic and try to produce more.

Improvement of Agricultural Literature: Crop insurance improves the economic condition of farmers and makes them more structured towards more education and literary development. As a result, the level of agricultural literature also increases and farmers have more knowledge, which also improves their agricultural production.

Social Security: Farmers also get a sense of social security through crop insurance. If there is any loss in the farmer's crop, he does not need to face much social conditions. He is able to support his family and can help other members of the society.

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Suggestions and technical assistance: Crop insurance schemes give farmers a chance to do farming with new techniques and better technologies. Government and insurance companies often provide suggestions and technical assistance to farmers for better farming, which makes farmers more excited and aware.

Savings and investment opportunity: Crop insurance provides farmers with security for their savings and investments. When a farmer gets his crops insured, he gets a chance to strengthen his economic structure. With this, the farmer can invest and save more to improve his economic condition.

Farming without stress: With crop insurance, the farmer can do farming without stress. When their crops are protected by insurance, they can do farming without worrying about weather conditions. This reduces the mental pressure of the farmer and he can work more efficiently.

Farmers currently get the benefit of insurance coverage for their crops under the Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme. Also, farmers can get the benefit of insurance coverage for ponds, tractors, cattle, etc. under this scheme.

The central government is preparing to give a new gift to the farmers of India. According to media reports, efforts are being made by the Central Government to increase the benefits provided to farmers under the Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme. Because of this, farmers are likely to get relief soon. For information, let us tell you that under the Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme, currently, farmers get the benefit of insurance coverage for their crops. Modi government is currently making preparations to increase the scope of this insurance scheme. In the next few days, farmers can get the benefit of insurance coverage for ponds, tractors cattle, etc. under this scheme.

Positive Improvements in Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme

The central government led by PM Narendra Modi is soon preparing to give a special gift to the farmers across the country. News agency PTI has made this claim through government officials. For your information, let us tell you that it has been said in the report that the Central Government is trying to expand the scope of profits beyond crops under the Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme. Under this, preparations are underway to bring properties like ponds, tractors, cattle, palm trees, etc. under the crop insurance scheme.

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Possibility of giving a new look to the portal

The Central Government may redesign the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana portal to expand the scope of the PM Crop Insurance Scheme. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana portal can be developed as a comprehensive platform. This will enable farmers to benefit from insurance coverage on assets other than crops. The government can easily make a provision of Rs 30 thousand crore for this.

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Farmers can get help from this app

Let us tell you that according to the report, this campaign of PMFBY can be further developed through AIDA. The AIDA app was launched in July this year. Under this app, registration of people will be done from door to door, so that PMFBY can be made more accessible to the farmers. Through this app, insurance intermediaries will not only be able to enroll farmers for crop insurance but will also be able to provide benefits of non-subsidy schemes to 4 crore farmers.

Explain that flood is the biggest problem in our region. We locals are cultivating according to climate change. However, there are severe floods and winds, which affect our crops a lot. Also, insects in crops are also normal. The PM crop insurance scheme is the best option for crop insurance. Farmer Vijayavan has this insurance since 2019. The Pradhan Mantri Crop Insurance Scheme is providing us with strength and strength.

What is Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme

The Pradhan Mantri Crop Insurance Scheme is a government insurance scheme run by the Central Government for farmers. This scheme is for preserving farmers from natural disasters such as floods, hailstorms, droughts, pests and diseases.

Necessary documents to avail the scheme

To avail the benefit of the Pradhan Mantri Crop Insurance Scheme, you have the requirement of Aadhaar card, ration card, land lease, bank account passbook, proof of crop failure etc.

How to apply for PM crop insurance scheme

To apply for the Pradhan Mantri Crop Insurance Scheme, first visit the Kisan Bhai official website. After this, click on the farmer corner on the homepage. Now farmers enter their mobile number and login. After this, farmers should enter all the necessary details name, address, age, state etc.  Finally the farmer  can click on the submit button.