Government Enhances PMFBY to Cover Wild Animal Damage

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has been updated to provide farmers with add-on crop insurance coverage against damage by wild animals, following requests by the Ministry of Environment and State Governments. The scheme, which began in 2016-17, aims to provide comprehensive insurance for crop loss due to non-preventable natural risks. New protocols and technological advancements have been implemented, such as the National Crop Insurance Portal and the Digiclaim Module, to ensure timely claim processing and improved transparency.

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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