Tripura Advocates for Flood Coverage in Crop Insurance Scheme
Tripura bats for farmers, seeks flood cover under Fasal Bima Yojana
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Tripura's Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath has proposed including flooding as a 'local natural calamity' in the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) during the National Conference on Agriculture. The state aims to enhance hybrid paddy cultivation and seeks additional support for fertilizers and organic farming initiatives.
- 01Tripura's Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath proposed flood coverage under PMFBY to Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
- 02The state plans to expand hybrid paddy cultivation to 50,000 hectares by 2025-26, supported by a ₹10 crore budget.
- 03Over 15 lakh farmers in Tripura are enrolled in PMFBY, but flooding damages remain uninsured.
- 04Tripura has initiated organic farming in 26,600 hectares, with 26,800 additional farmers participating.
- 05The Minister called for increased assistance for oil palm bio-fencing and the reintroduction of consultation fees for potato cultivation.
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During the National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2026 in New Delhi, Tripura's Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath proposed significant changes to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). He urged the inclusion of flooding as a 'local natural calamity' to better support farmers affected by heavy rains. Approximately 49% of Tripura's Gross Cropped Area is dedicated to paddy, and the state plans to expand hybrid paddy cultivation to 50,000 hectares by the 2025-26 season, with a budget allocation of ₹10 crore. Additionally, Nath highlighted the need for consistent fertilizer supply and increased funding for chemical inputs, especially for oil palm cultivation. He emphasized the successful implementation of organic farming in the state, which has engaged over 26,800 farmers. The Minister also requested the reintroduction of consultation fees for potato cultivation, which has seen increased yields through innovative farming techniques.
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The proposed changes to PMFBY could significantly benefit farmers in Tripura, particularly those in low-lying areas who face crop losses due to flooding.
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