all eligible formers can apply for for crop insurance with low premium rate which is also added by state & central government.

How to apply

National Crop Insurance Portal(NCIP)

loan formers banks to can upload the details

non loanee formers apply Bank, CSC & Directly through NCIP

4. Coverage of Crops

  1. Food crops (Cereals, Millets and Pulses),
  2. Oilseeds
  3. Annual Commercial / Annual Horticultural crops.

Premium Rates

Season Crop Premium Payable by farmers(% of Sum Insured) *
Kharif All food grain and oil seed crops 2.0 % of SI or Actuarial rate, whichever is less
Rabi All food grain and oil seed crops 1.5 % of SI or Actuarial rate, whichever is less
Kharif and Rabi Annual commercial/Annual horticultural crops 5.0 % of SI or Actuarial rate, whichever is less

Coverage of Risks and Exclusions under PMFBY Scheme:

  1. Prevented Sowing/Planting/Germination Risk: I
  2. Standing Crop (Sowing to Harvesting):
  3. Post-Harvest Losses:
  4. Localized Calamities:
  5. Add-on coverage for crop loss due to attack by wild animals:

How to claim report loss under PMFBY

Intimation may be given within 72 hours by farmer either directly to the insurance company, concerned

  1. bank,
  2. local agriculture department Govt. /district officials or
  3. through our toll free number (1800 200 7710) or on
  4. National Crop Insurance Portal.
  5. Additional 24 hours for agency/department to register with concerned insurance company

Responsibility of the Farmers:

  • Timely Information/claim lodging for damage of crops due to localized calamities and post-harvest losses.
  • To ensure that the insured crop is same as the crop sown.