The last date to participate in PMFBY crop insurance scheme Maharashtra is 31st July. So far, the vagaries of nature have caused extensive damage to crops. Therefore, it is estimated that the participation of farmers will increase this year. Moreover, due to the change in the nature of the crop insurance scheme, now only the government insurance company will participate. Therefore, there is hope that farmers will not be robbed and cheated but will get more insurance.
After crop damage due to rains, now the number of farmers participating in crop insurance scheme will increase. However, there was a policy that even if the farmers participate in the scheme (E-Pik Pahani), they will not get the benefits of the scheme without E-Peek Pahani. (Farmer) However, the state government has taken an important decision in the interests of farmers. Now the condition of E-Peek Pahani record while paying the insurance premium has been cancelled. Last year many farmers were deprived of assistance due to this condition. Moreover, this decision has been taken as there is a discrepancy between the crop area and the actual sowing.
13 lakh farmers participated in the insurance scheme of PMFBY in Maharashtra
The last date to participate in crop insurance scheme is 31st July. So far, the vagaries of nature have caused extensive damage to crops. Therefore, it is estimated that the participation of farmers will increase this year. Moreover, due to the change in the nature of the crop insurance scheme, now only the government insurance company will participate. Therefore, there is hope that farmers will not be robbed and cheated but will get more insurance. Although only 13 lakh farmers have registered for the scheme so far due to lack of sowing, the agriculture department is optimistic that this number will increase.
What is the opinion of the Department of Agriculture?
The government has removed the mandatory condition of E-Peek Pahani to participate in the insurance scheme. The last date for participating in the insurance scheme is July 31, while the work of recording crop sowing will begin from August 1. Therefore, there was confusion regarding crop inspection record being mandatory to participate in crop insurance scheme. However, the Department of Agriculture opined that there is a discrepancy between the actual participation crop and the crop at the time of inspection. Therefore, this condition has been canceled as the farmers are deprived of the help.
