Agriculture Department Modifies the Guidelines for Crop Insurance Scheme

According to a department order dated September 24 indicating the changes to the scheme rules, farmers must mention their nominations when applying for membership in the scheme. The nominee is eligible to apply for and receive the money in the aforementioned situations.

No other situation will be covered under this provision. According to a government order from October 27, 2017, crop damage to insect attacks on paddy has been taken into consideration in the scheme. An official said that this is already in effect.

In the case of crops other than paddy, the following individuals have the authority to recommend crop loss compensation: Administrative Committee (above 5 lakh), Principal Agriculture Officer (Rs 50,001 and 4 lakh), Agriculture Director (between Rs. 4,00,001 and 5 lakh), Assistant Director of Agriculture (up to 10,000), and Deputy Director of Agriculture (Rs 10,001 and 50,000).

For paddy, the following authorities are involved: the Assistant Director of Agriculture (up to Rs10,000), the Deputy Director of Agriculture (Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000), the Principal Agriculture Officer (Rs 50,000 to Rs 4 lakh), the Agriculture Director (Rs 4,001 to Rs 10 lakh), and the Administrative Committee (above Rs 10 lakh).

On the basis of proposals, the Agriculture Director filed in January and June of this year, the modifications were made. By ensuring coverage for important crops and increasing compensation, the state government restructured the crop insurance scheme in 2017.