Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Guntur Extends Crop Insurance Deadline to July 31
In Guntur district, the government has extended the deadline for farmers to pay their crop insurance premiums.
For cotton, red chilli, and black gram, the new deadline is July 31.
For paddy, it's August 15.
The government is urging farmers to take advantage of this opportunity to protect their crops from losses caused by bad weather or natural disasters.
The insurance premiums vary depending on the crop, with farmers paying a portion of the total cost.
The government has appointed specific insurance companies to implement these schemes.
Farmers can register for insurance through various local offices and centers.
Deadline for cotton, red chilli, and black gram crop insurance extended to July 31.
Deadline for paddy crop insurance extended to August 15.
Premiums vary by crop: paddy (Rs 2,000), red chilli (Rs 6,750), black gram (Rs 500), cotton (Rs 4,750).
Farmers' share of premiums: paddy (Rs 800), red chilli (Rs 2,700), black gram (Rs 200), cotton (Rs 1,900).
Government appointed Central General Insurance Company and IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Company to implement schemes.
- Who
- Farmers in Guntur district
- What
- Extension of crop insurance premium payment deadline
- When
- July 31 for cotton, red chilli, and black gram; August 15 for paddy
- Where
- Guntur district
- Why
- To protect farmers from financial losses due to natural calamities and adverse weather conditions
Farmers' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Importance of Crop Insurance
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers may view crop insurance as an additional financial burden, especially during times of economic hardship.
Government's Perspective
The government emphasizes the importance of crop insurance to protect farmers from financial losses due to natural calamities and adverse weather conditions.
- Last Date for Cotton, Red Chilli, and Black Gram Insurance
- July 31
- Last Date for Paddy Insurance
- August 15
- Paddy Insurance Premium
- Rs 2,000 (Farmer's share: Rs 800)
- Red Chilli Insurance Premium
- Rs 6,750 (Farmer's share: Rs 2,700)
- Black Gram Insurance Premium
- Rs 500 (Farmer's share: Rs 200)
- Cotton Insurance Premium
- Rs 4,750 (Farmer's share: Rs 1,900)
- Implementing Agencies
- Central General Insurance Company and IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Company