Govt clears 'life transforming' Rs 17,600-cr new crop insurance scheme for farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the scheme wherein the Centre will provide Rs 8,800 crore annually to make up for almost all of the premium for the crop insured, as a move "that will transform the lives of the farmers in a big way".
Jan 13, 2016, 22:11 PM IST
Govt working on new agriculture insurance scheme for farmers: FM Jaitley
"Hopefully, in the near future, a viable and vibrant insurance scheme will be in place for farmers," Jaitley said.
Jul 12, 2015, 15:55 PM IST
