Union Agriculture Minister Addresses Farmers' Complaints on Crop Insurance

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a high-level meeting in Delhi to address farmers' grievances regarding the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. He expressed concern over minimal claim amounts received by farmers, calling it a mockery. The Minister ordered investigations into discrepancies, emphasized the need for accurate damage assessments, and instructed insurance companies to expedite claim payments. He also highlighted the importance of state coordination to ensure timely subsidy payments to farmers.

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