For Rabi and Kharif crops, the government has been providing the facility of a crop insurance scheme to the farmers. With the help of which the farmer brothers are able to compensate for the damage caused by natural calamity to the crops. In this episode, an insurance scheme has been started in the interest of horticulture farmers. Haryana government has announced the ‘Mukhyamantri Horticulture Insurance Scheme’ for the farmers of the state.

With the help of this scheme, farmers of the state will be able to insure 21 crops like vegetables, fruits and spices. These include 14 vegetables and 5 fruits. These include mango, kinnow, berry, guava, and litchi. Also, turmeric and garlic crops have been added to the spices.

Under this scheme, 100% compensation will be given in case of a 75% loss in the crop. Apart from this, in case of loss ranging from 51% to 75%, compensation will be given at the rate of 75% for vegetables and spices at the rate of Rs 22,500 and for fruits at the rate of Rs 30,000 per acre. On the other hand, for vegetables and spices between 26% to 50%, compensation will be given at the rate of Rs 15,000 per acre for vegetables and spices. At the same time, the compensation amount will be provided at the rate of Rs 20,000 per acre for fruits on this loss.

Source: Tractor Junction

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