The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is a government-sponsored crop insurance scheme that aims to provide insurance coverage and financial support to farmers in the event of crop failure due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases.

In Assam, the PMFBY has been implemented since 2016. The scheme is primarily aimed at expanding crop insurance in the state and stabilizing the income of farmers to ensure their continued involvement in farming.

Here are some key details about PMFBY in Assam:

Insurance coverage is provided for various crops, including Black Gram, Sali Paddy, Jute for the Kharif season, and Summer Paddy, Potato, Sugarcane, Rape & Mustard for the Rabi season.

The scheme is implemented at the Gaon Panchayat level for most districts, but at the Block level for areas like BTR, KAAC, and NCHAC.

The premium for insured areas up to 1 hectare is fully subsidized by the Assam government, meaning farmers can get crop insurance for ₹100 only.

You can find more information and apply for crop insurance on the official PMFBY website or submit physical application to respective AEAs/ADOs of concerned villages.