Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Government Transfers Crop Insurance Claims to 35 Lakh Farmers
The Indian government is helping farmers by giving them money for crop insurance.
Recently, about ₹3,900 crore was given to 35 lakh farmers to help pay for damage to their crops.
This money comes from the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
Farmers now get help even if just one farmer's crops in a village are ruined, a change from before.
Since 2016, the government has given out a large amount of money, ₹2.12 lakh crore, through this insurance program.
Also, the government makes fertilizers cheaper for farmers by providing subsidies.
Government transferred ₹3,900 crore to 35 lakh farmers as crop insurance claims.
The transfer was made under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
Crop insurance compensation is now provided even if a single farmer's crop in a village is damaged.
Since 2016, ₹2.12 lakh crore has been paid to farmers under PMFBY.
The government provides subsidies for fertilizers, such as urea and DAP.
- Who
- 35 lakh farmers.
- What
- Transfer of ₹3,900 crore to farmers for crop insurance claims.
- When
- Announced on Monday, August 11, 2025.
- Where
- Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.
- Why
- To provide financial assistance to farmers for crop insurance.
Experts' Concern
Government Action
Crop Insurance Claims
Experts' Concern
Withholding claims amount for one time disbursal has set a bad precedent
Government Action
N/A
- Amount Transferred
- ₹3,900 crore
- Beneficiary Farmers
- 35 lakh
- Scheme
- Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
- Total Paid to Farmers (Since 2016)
- ₹2.12 lakh crore
- Urea Price for Farmers
- ₹266 per 45-kg bag
- DAP Price for Farmers
- ₹1,350 per 50-kg bag
Sources
Chouhan to transfer crop insurance claims worth ₹3,200 cr to 30 lakh farmers on Monday
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to transfer crop insurance claims worth Rs 3,200 crore to 30 lakh farmers on Monday
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Centre to release ₹3,200 crore crop Insurance to 30 lakh farmers affected by natural disasters
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