Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Bareilly Farmers Outraged Over Minimal Crop Insurance Payouts
Farmers in Bareilly are very upset because they got very little money from the government's crop insurance plan.
One farmer only got ₹2.72 even though his crops were damaged.
Many farmers say the insurance company didn't pay them enough for their losses.
The company collected a lot of money from farmers and the government, but gave back very little.
Farmers want the government to check how the money is being calculated and make sure it's fair.
The government says they calculate the money based on official data, but farmers don't agree and want things to change.
Farmers in Bareilly received minimal payouts under the PM Crop Insurance Scheme, with one farmer getting only ₹2.72.
The insurance company collected nearly ₹9.5 crore in premiums, including government subsidies and farmers' contributions.
Farmers allege that the crop loss assessment process is flawed and does not reflect actual losses.
Farmer unions demand a transparent audit of claim calculations and action against insurance companies if irregularities are found.
Agriculture department officials maintain that compensation is calculated based on notified yield data and established norms.
- Who
- Farmers in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- What
- Received minimal payouts under the PM Crop Insurance Scheme
- When
- January 21, 2024
- Where
- Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Due to alleged flaws in the crop loss assessment process and disconnect from ground realities
- Location
- Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- Insurance Scheme
- Prime Minister’s Crop Insurance Scheme
- Lowest Payout
- ₹2.72
- Total Premium Collected
- ₹9.5 crore
- Farmers' Contribution
- Included in premium
- Government Subsidy
- Included in premium
- Farmers' Demand
- Transparent audit of claim calculations
- Officials' Stance
- Compensation based on notified yield data