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Andhra Pradesh Ranks Fifth Nationally in Crop Insurance Enrolment
Andhra Pradesh is getting more farmers to sign up for crop insurance this year.
Crop insurance helps farmers receive support when crops are affected by covered problems.
So far, insurance covers 16.15 lakh hectares across the state.
Anantapur has the largest insured area, followed by Kurnool and Sri Sathya Sai.
The state ranked fifth in the country for crop insurance enrolment.
Paddy farmers now have until August 31 to enrol.
Officials are asking farmers to use the extra time and seek complete coverage.
Farmers growing other crops should ask local agriculture officers or insurance companies about their district’s deadlines.
Andhra Pradesh has covered 16.15 lakh hectares under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme.
Anantapur, Kurnool and Sri Sathya Sai are the state’s top three districts by insured area during Kharif 2026.
The deadline for paddy crop insurance enrolment has been extended to August 31.
Andhra Pradesh ranked fifth nationally, with applications and insured area substantially higher than the previous year.
Agriculture officials have been directed to intensify awareness campaigns and pursue full insurance coverage.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh farmers, the State Agriculture Department and Agriculture Director Dr Manazir Jeelani Samoon.
- What
- Crop insurance enrolment has increased, covering 16.15 lakh hectares, and the paddy enrolment deadline has been extended.
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh, with the highest coverage in Anantapur, Kurnool and Sri Sathya Sai districts.
- When
- During Kharif 2026; the extended deadline for paddy enrolment is August 31.
- Why
- The State government sought more time to help achieve full insurance coverage for farmers.
Key facts
- State ranking
- Andhra Pradesh ranked fifth nationally in crop insurance enrolment.
- Total insured area
- 16.15 lakh hectares as of 2 pm on Thursday.
- Insurance schemes
- Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme.
- Paddy enrolment deadline
- August 31, following an extension sought by the State government.
- Top district
- Anantapur, with 3,66,802 hectares covered.
- Second-ranked district
- Kurnool, with 3,31,059 hectares covered.
- Third-ranked district
- Sri Sathya Sai, with 2,31,082 hectares covered.
Quotes
Dr Manazir Jeelani Samoon
Agriculture Director, Andhra Pradesh
“Contact your local Agriculture Officers or concerned insurance companies regarding district‑specific enrolment deadlines for crops other than paddy.”
thehansindia.com
“Andhra Pradesh has secured fifth position nationally in terms of crop insurance enrolment.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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