Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is a crop insurance scheme launched by the Government of India in 2016. Its objective is to provide financial support to farmers in case of crop failure due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana scheme provides coverage for crop damage and loss of income to farmers. 

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The premiums are subsidized by the government, and claims are settled within two weeks of the crop loss assessment. Farmers can enroll in the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana scheme through the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or through their banks. With the PM Fasal Bima Yojana, farmers can be assured of financial assistance in case of crop damage or failure, allowing them to recover from losses and continue farming.

Eligible for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is a crop insurance scheme that covers all farmers, including sharecroppers and tenant farmers, who are engaged in agricultural activities and grow notified crops in notified areas. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana scheme is applicable to all farmers, irrespective of their landholding size and applies to both loanee and non-loanee farmers.

How to get the benefit of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?

To claim the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, the farmers first have to inform the agriculture department about crop damage within 72 hours. After that you have to apply. The reason for crop damage, which crop was sown, the area in which the crop has been damaged, all these details have to be given in the form.

How much money is available in crop insurance?

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Under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, different amounts have been fixed for the crops. Maximum Rs 36,282 per acre is given for cotton crop, Rs 37,484 for paddy crop, Rs 17,639 for millet crop, Rs 18,742 for maize crop and Rs 16,497 for moong crop

When was the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana implemented?

In order to remove the uncertainties regarding the crops of the farmers, Narendra Modi Yojna India cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana on 18 February 2016. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana will reduce the loss of farmers' crops due to natural calamities to a certain extent by paying premium to the farmers.

How to see your name in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?

• To see your name in crop insurance, first of all open the government's website pmfby.gov.in. 
• After that select the option to view the list. After this select your state, district and block. 
• Then after filling all the information, the list of crop scheme will appear in front of you.

How many states have implemented Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was introduced in the country from Kharif 2016 season. Since the launch of the scheme in Kharif 2016, 27 States/UTs have implemented PMFBY in one or more seasons

How to check the money of crop insurance scheme?

• To check the status of crop insurance scheme, first of all open the government's website pmfby.gov.in. 
• After that select the option of Application Status. 
• Then enter the receipt number and captcha. 
• After that select the option of Check Status.

how to apply for pm fasal bima yojna

• here are the general steps on how to apply for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna:
• Visit the official website of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna: http://pmfby.gov.in
• Click on "Farmers Corner" on the homepage.
• Choose the state and language in which you want to apply.
• Fill in the required details in the application form such as personal information, contact information, bank details, and crop details.
• Submit the application form online or offline as per the instructions provided on the website.
• After submission, you will receive a confirmation message with the application number.
• The concerned authorities will verify your application and the insurance policy will be issued upon approval.

Note: You may need to attach some documents such as proof of ownership of the crop, land records, and identity proof along with the application form.