PM Fasal Bima Yojana: PMFBY cut-off date for Kharif 2024 extended in these states – Check full list here – Economy News

The Narendra Modi-led Union government has extended the deadline for farmers to apply for the Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme, also known as Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. Farmers can now register for the scheme until August 16, 2024, to secure coverage for their Kharif crops, including rice, jowar, millet, maize, moong, groundnut, soyabean, and cotton. The original deadline was July 31, 2024.

The PM Crop Insurance Scheme provides financial support to farmers in the event of crop damage caused by natural disasters such as droughts, floods, hail, storms, landslides, cyclones, waterlogging, and lightning. To benefit from the scheme, farmers must register on the official website and provide necessary documents, including an Aadhar card, bank passbook, Khasra number, sowing certificate, and land-related documents.

The extended registration deadlines vary by state. Farmers in Uttar Pradesh and Odisha now have until August 10, 2024, to apply. In Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, and Meghalaya, the new deadline is August 16, 2024. Farmers are encouraged to take advantage of this extension to ensure their crops are protected under the scheme.

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Here are the updated deadlines for registration:

-Uttar Pradesh: August 10, 2024
-Odisha: August 10, 2024
-Haryana: August 16, 2024
-Madhya Pradesh: August 16, 2024
-Chhattisgarh: August 16, 2024
-Sikkim: August 16, 2024
-Meghalaya: August 16, 2024

🌱 Sikkim farmers, there’s still time!

The PMFBY cut-off date for Kharif 2024 has been extended to 16 August 2024. Protect your crops and ensure a bountiful harvest.

Enroll now! 🌾#PMFBY #Kharif2024 pic.twitter.com/RR5iJAlwLQ

— Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (@pmfby) August 3, 2024

PM Fasal Bima Yojana

The Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme, officially known as Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), is a government initiative designed to provide financial support to farmers in the event of crop damage due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases. Launched to safeguard farmers’ incomes and ensure risk coverage, the scheme covers a range of crops including rice, wheat, and pulses. It aims to reduce the financial burden on farmers by offering compensation for losses. Farmers can register and get more information on the official website: pmfby.gov.in.

Farmers seeking to apply for the crop insurance scheme offline can visit their nearest bank, co-operative society, or Common Service Centre (CSC). To be eligible for the insurance benefits, farmers typically need to apply within 10 days of sowing their crops. For additional details about the scheme, farmers can reach out to the toll-free helpline at 1800-570-7115.

Documents needed for PMFBY

To apply for the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), farmers typically need the following documents:

-Aadhaar Card: For identity verification.
-Bank Passbook: To provide bank account details.
-Khasra Number: Land details and plot numbers.
-Sowing Certificate: Proof of crop sowing.
-Documents Related to Land: Such as land records or ownership papers.
-Village Patwari Certificate: Confirmation of land and crop details from the local revenue official.
-Ration card
-Passport-size photo of the farmer

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