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  Rashtriya Krishi Bima Yojna
   

Directorate of Agriculture

 
Description/Purpose:

The scheme provides comprehensive risks insurance against yield losses viz. Drought, Hailstorm, Floods, Pests Disease etc. The Scheme is being implemented by the Agriculture Insurance Corporation of India (AIC). The farmers of the State can get benefit of this program

 
Particulars:

The State Government has introduced this Scheme from Rabi 1999-2000 seasons. Crops covered are Wheat, Barley, Maize, Paddy and Potato. Subsidy in premium is allowed to Small and Marginal Farmers. The Scheme is compulsory for loaned farmers and optional for non-loaned farmers

 
Beneficiaries:
Farmers
 
Eligibility criteria:

The Scheme is compulsory for loaned farmers and optional for non-loaned farmers

Contact

Directorate of Agriculture
Krishi Bhawan,
Boileauganj
Shimla-171005
Himachal Pradesh
Phone-0177-2830162, 2830618, 2830174 Ext.-606
Fax No-: 0177-2830612
Email: krishinidesh@yahoo.com

 
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