Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yajana (PMFBY) scheme completed 5 Years

Crop Insurance Scheme- The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yajana (PMFBY) successfully completes 5 Years of operations on 13th January 2021. Five years ago, on 13th January 2016, the Government of India launched the flagship crop insurance scheme - the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). 

About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yajana (PMFBY)
Started Year                        : 2016
Organiser                             : Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
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As an end to risk mitigation mechanism for farmers, the scheme extends coverage for the entire cropping cycle from pre-sowing to post-harvest. Individual farm level losses arising out of localized calamities and post-harvest losses are also covered due to cloudburst and natural fire.

​​Sources :  PIB