Compensation Under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

As of June 30, 2025, 78.407 crore farmer applications have been insured under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana since its launch in 2016, with 22.667 crore farmers receiving claims totaling Rs. 1.83 lakh crores. The government has implemented various measures to enhance transparency and efficiency in claim settlements, including the National Crop Insurance Portal and the Digiclaim Module. The scheme has seen a significant increase in coverage, with non-loanee farmer applications rising from 20 lakhs in 2014-15 to 522 lakhs in 2024-25.

Source: Original Link

Read more

APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link