Union Budget 2018: Insurance sector and expectations from the Modi govt
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana farmers pay a very nominal premium and get a full claim for the crop damage.
Jan 30, 2018, 00:13 AM IST
Quick fix farm loan waivers should be replaced with policy: Urjit Patel
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor said that many elements of this optimal approach are well known -- crop insurance, infrastructure, irrigation, technology-enabled productivity improvements and opening up the farm economy to market forces and open trade.
Sep 01, 2017, 17:46 PM IST
Soil health cards should be printed in local dialect: PM Modi
Prime Minister said on Monday that soil health cards should be printed in the local dialect of the area.
Aug 21, 2017, 19:57 PM IST
Over 90 lakh farmers benefited from crop insurance scheme: PM told
The prime minister was informed that claims of over Rs 7,700 crore have already been paid to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, according to a PMO statement.
Aug 21, 2017, 15:48 PM IST
Haryana govt has disbursed Rs 2,400 cr compensation to farmers: CM Manohar Lal Khattar
The chief minister said that 50 per cent of the announcements regarding development works in the state made by him in the last 32 months have been implemented.
Jun 25, 2017, 19:15 PM IST
Now Uttarakhand farmers start protest, demand loan waiver after a cultivator commits suicide
SDM will conduct the inquiry to find if he had committed suicide due to bank loans and whether his crops have been covered under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima yojana or not.
Jun 17, 2017, 18:34 PM IST
Address farmer issues or face MP like unrest, Yogi Adityanath warned
"Unlike the previous governments, the Yogi Adityanath government is sensitive to the feelings of the farmers" said state BJP spokesperson Manish Shukla.
Jun 08, 2017, 13:07 PM IST
Role of private sector in building an efficient agricultural chain
More than 15 percent people still remained undernourished in India in 2015.
Feb 10, 2017, 10:42 AM IST
Agriculture Ministry demands Rs 11,000 cr more to implement PMFBY this year
The Agriculture Ministry has demanded an additional Rs 11,000 crore to settle crop insurance claims this fiscal under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
Aug 16, 2016, 16:05 PM IST
PM Modi hopes Muslim community derives benefits from NDA's welfare schemes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday expressed hope that the Muslim community in India shall be able to derive huge benefit from the welfare schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, and Mudra Yojana initiated by the NDA Government.
Apr 13, 2016, 18:32 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi wants people's grievances redressed within 60 days
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for district-wise review of all citizen-centric services especially those which are actually delivered online and directed officials that most grievances should be redressed within 60 days.
Mar 23, 2016, 19:47 PM IST
Arun Jaitley launches crop insurance schemes
Terming agriculture as "absolutely critical to the country`s economy," union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday launched the "Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana" and "Unified Package Insurance Scheme".
Mar 22, 2016, 21:19 PM IST
Government aims to give 'Digital India' benefits to farmers, 550 markets to connect : PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his government aimed to provide the benefits of the 'Digital India' initiative to the country's farmers, for which a virtual platform of a national agricultural market is in the works.
Feb 18, 2016, 20:29 PM IST
PM Modi to address kisan rally in Belagavi on Feb 27
Modi would enlighten farmers about the features of 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' at the rally, BJP leader Prahalada Joshi, MP, told reporters.
Feb 14, 2016, 23:00 PM IST
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is 'farmer-friendly': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took to twitter and wrote an open letter to the farmers of the country.
Jan 16, 2016, 11:25 AM IST
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is 'farmer-friendly': PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took to Twitter and wrote an open letter to the farmers of the country and addressed them on the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, saying that the government has taken several steps to help farmers, one among which is the `Pradhanmantri Fasal Bima Yojana`.
Jan 16, 2016, 11:18 AM IST
Govt clears 'life transforming' Rs 17,600-cr new crop insurance scheme for farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the scheme wherein the Centre will provide Rs 8,800 crore annually to make up for almost all of the premium for the crop insured, as a move "that will transform the lives of the farmers in a big way".
Jan 13, 2016, 22:11 PM IST
