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Big Gift For Farmers – In a massive relief for farmers across India, the Central Government has transferred ₹3,900 crore directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). The announcement came during a special event in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, where Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma digitally released the crop insurance payments.
35 Lakh Farmers Get Direct Benefit
A total of 35 lakh farmers from different states have received their crop insurance claims through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Union Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Chaudhary, Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Dr. Kirori Lal Meena, and Social Justice Minister Avinash Gehlot. Thousands of farmers also participated virtually.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted that earlier, farmers could only claim insurance when an entire block or tehsil suffered crop damage. But under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, the scheme was redesigned so that even if one farmer faces crop loss, they can claim the insurance benefit.
PM Fasal Bima Yojana – A Lifeline for Farmers
Launched in 2016, PMFBY provides financial protection to farmers against crop loss due to natural disasters, pests, and diseases. Since its launch, farmers have received ₹2.12 lakh crore as insurance payouts.
The government is also running several other schemes to support farmers:
- PM Kisan Samman Nidhi – Over ₹3.75 lakh crore has been directly transferred to farmers’ bank accounts.
- Fertilizer Subsidy – Farmers get a 45 kg bag of urea at ₹266 instead of ₹1,633, and a 50 kg bag of DAP at ₹1,350 instead of ₹3,100. So far, ₹14.06 lakh crore has been given to fertilizer companies to make fertilizers affordable.
How to Check If You Received the Payment
If you are registered under PMFBY, follow these steps to check your payment status:
- Visit the official PMFBY website – pmfby.gov.in
- Go to the Farmer Corner section.
- Enter your registered mobile number and captcha code, then click Login.
- Enter the OTP received on your mobile.
- Click on Claim Status or Application Status.
- Enter your Policy Number or Aadhaar Number.
- Your payment status will be displayed on the screen.
Final Words
With the release of ₹3,900 crore, the PM Fasal Bima Yojana continues to be a financial safety net for farmers, ensuring timely help during crop losses. If you are a registered beneficiary, make sure to check your payment status today – your share might already be in your account!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the PM Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is a government-backed crop insurance scheme launched in 2016 to provide financial assistance to farmers in case of crop loss due to natural calamities, pests, or diseases.
2. How much money has been released to farmers this time?
The government has transferred ₹3,900 crore as insurance claim payments to 35 lakh farmers across India under PMFBY.
3. Who announced the ₹3,900 crore payout?
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma made the announcement during an event in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.
4. How can I check my PMFBY claim status?
You can check your claim status online by visiting the pmfby.gov.in website, logging in with your registered mobile number, and selecting the Claim Status option.
5. Can I get insurance if only my farm is damaged?
Yes. Under the updated rules of PMFBY, even if only one farmer’s crop is damaged in a village, they are eligible for the insurance claim.
6. How much compensation has been given to farmers since PMFBY started?
Since its launch in 2016, the government has disbursed ₹2.12 lakh crore in insurance payouts to farmers under PMFBY.
7. Is there any cost to join PMFBY?
Farmers need to pay a nominal premium for coverage, and the remaining premium amount is subsidized by the government.
8. Which other schemes are helping farmers?
Apart from PMFBY, the government is running schemes like PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (direct cash transfers) and Fertilizer Subsidy programs to make farming more affordable.
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