Cabinet approves Rs 69,515 crore outlay to extend crop insurance schemes; PM Modi says govt's first decision in new year dedicated to farmers
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The Indian government has extended its flagship crop insurance schemes until 2025-26 with an allocation of Rs 69,515 crore. A new Rs 824 crore fund will use advanced technology to improve implementation. Additionally, a special Rs 3,850 crore package has beeCabinet approves Rs 69,515 crore outlay to extend crop insurance schemes; PM Modi says govt's first decision in new year dedicated to farmers
The Indian government has extended its flagship crop insurance schemes until 2025-26 with an allocation of Rs 69,515 crore. A new Rs 824 crore fund will use advanced technology to improve implementation. Additionally, a special Rs 3,850 crore package has been approved to keep DAP fertiliser prices affordable at Rs 1,350 per 50 kg bag. Read more