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Central Minister Shivraj Singh Addresses Farmers' Complaints on Crop Insurance Claims

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Central Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a high-level meeting in Delhi to address farmers' complaints regarding the Prime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme. He emphasized the need for timely and adequate claim payments, expressing dissatisfaction over the minimal amounts received by farmers. The minister ordered a thorough investigation into the discrepancies in claim payments and directed insurance companies and officials to ensure transparency and efficiency in the process. He also highlighted the importance of coordination between state and central authorities to prevent delays in subsidy payments.

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