Himachal Pradesh Government Urges Farmers to Adopt Weather-Based Crop Insurance
Himachal: Farmers should opt for weather based crop insurance, says Negi
Hindustan Times
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In Himachal Pradesh, the state government is encouraging farmers to adopt weather-based crop insurance due to significant losses from recent hailstorms. Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi highlighted the need for awareness and participation in the insurance scheme, which currently covers only a fraction of local orchardists.
- 01Himachal Pradesh farmers urged to opt for weather-based crop insurance.
- 02Significant losses from hailstorms are being assessed.
- 03Only about 70,000 out of 250,000 orchardists currently use the insurance scheme.
- 04Compensation for hailstorm damage has increased from ₹750 to ₹1,500 per tree.
- 05Workshops and camps are being organized to raise awareness about the insurance scheme.
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In response to the losses faced by farmers in Himachal Pradesh due to erratic weather and hailstorms, the state government is urging them to enroll in the weather-based crop insurance scheme. Jagat Singh Negi, the state's Horticulture and Revenue Minister, announced that teams are currently assessing the extent of damage to apple orchards and other crops. While the exact figures are still being determined, the government aims to raise awareness about the insurance scheme, which currently has only 70,000 of the 2.5 lakh orchardists participating. To incentivize participation, the government has increased the compensation for hailstorm damage from ₹750 to ₹1,500 per tree. Workshops and camps are being organized to inform farmers about the benefits of the scheme and encourage broader participation.
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The adoption of weather-based crop insurance can help mitigate financial losses for farmers affected by adverse weather, providing them with necessary support to sustain their livelihoods.
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