This scheme helps farmers in calamities like rain, hailstorm, drought

Due to natural calamities like unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and droughts, the crops of the farmers are often affected. To avoid this, the Central Government started the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. With this scheme, farmers can compensate for the loss of their crops. This scheme started in the year 2016, and so far crores of farmers in the country have benefitted.

How to apply?

You can apply for this through the bank and also online. To apply online, fill out the form by visiting the link https://pmfby.gov.in/. For its application, a photo and identity card are required for a PAN card, driving license, voter ID card or Aadhaar card. Apart from this, a document is also required for the address proof, for which the farmer has to show the documents related to farming and the Khasra number. A letter from the Pradhan, Patwari or Sarpanch has to be given for the authenticity of the crop sown. A cancelled check is also to be given so that the claim amount is credited directly to the account.

Source: Krishi Jagran

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