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Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY)

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Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is a crop insurance scheme run by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Launched in 2016, it protects farmers from crop losses due to natural disasters, pests, and diseases. The scheme provides affordable insurance coverage to help farmers recover financially when their crops fail.

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What You Get

  • Insurance coverage for crop losses due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases
  • Affordable premium rates with government subsidy on insurance costs
  • Quick claim settlement to help farmers recover from crop failure
  • Coverage available for both Kharif and Rabi seasons
  • Protection for various crops grown across India

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 18–100 years
  • All farmers (landowners and tenant farmers) are eligible
  • Farmers who have taken agricultural loans from banks
  • Farmers with cultivable land in notified areas
  • No upper limit on landholding size
  • Both irrigated and rainfed farmers can apply

Documents Needed

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  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Bank Account Details
  3. 3. Land Ownership/Lease Certificate
  4. 4. Crop Planting Certificate
  5. 5. Identity Proof

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Category
Agriculture
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
18–100 years
Launched
18 Feb 2016
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
26 Apr 2026

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