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YSR Free Crop Insurance Scheme
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan mohan Reddy recently launched the YSR free Crop Insurance Scheme. Under the scheme 1,252 crores of rupees has been credited into the bank accounts of 9.48 lacs of farmers as crop insurance. Background The YSR free Crop Insurance Scheme was one of the promises made by Jagan ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Andhra Pradesh • Crop Insurance • farmer welfare • YS Jagan Mohan Reddy • YSR Pelli Kanuka Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojana reviewed
On July 13, 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman reviewed Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojana. Highlights The Minister reviewed the journey of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojana since 2016. The scheme will now on focus on leveraging technologies. The scheme is expected to migrate towards technology by 2023. A survey is to be conducted after Rabi ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Agriculture • budget 2020-21 • Crop Insurance • Kharif • Kharif Crops • National Agricultural Insurance Scheme • Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana • Rabi Crops
Union Cabinet approves Revamping of PM Fasal Bima Yojana and RWBCIS schemes to address challenges
On February 19, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved revamping of challenges in insurance schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS). Highlights The following changes are to be undertaken in the crop insurance schemes The time period for an insurance company to work under the scheme ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Agriculture • Crop Insurance • farmer welfare • Farmers Distress • Kharif • PMFBY • Subsidy
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: 4th National Conference held in Udaipur
On February 17, 2020, the fourth National Conference of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima yojana was held in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The Conference was organized by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Highlights The Conference was attended by more than 140 members. It included members from NABARD (National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development), RBI (Reserve Bank ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Agriculture • Crop damages • Crop Insurance • Farmers Distress • Farmers Welfare • Kharif crop • NABARD • Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana • Rabi Crops
Haryana’s Chief Minister launches Mukhyamantri Parivar Samridhi Yojana
The Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal has recently launched Mukhyamantri Parivar Samridhi Yojana. Under this scheme, an annual financial assistance of Rs 6000 is to be provided to the families in the State, whose annual income is up to Rs 1.80 lakh and who own land below 5 acres. This ensures that the premiums ..
Topics: Crop Insurance • Government of Haryana • Pension Scheme