Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis is a budgetary increase of around Rs 305 crore as against the previous fiscal year 2020-21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The scheme extends coverage for the entire cropping cycle from pre-sowing to post-harvest including coverage for losses arising out of prevented sowing and mid-season adversities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5 years ago, on 13th January 2016, the Government of India approved this flagship crop insurance scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, PMFBY is globally the largest crop insurance scheme in terms of farmer participation and 3rd largest in terms of premium. Over 5.5 crore farmer applications are received on year-on-year basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare implements this scheme which was made voluntary for farmers post its revamp in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of now. out of total farmers enrolled under PMFBY, 84% are small and marginal farmers. Thus, financial assistance is provided to most vulnerable farmers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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