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Central scheme

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

प्रधानमंत्री फसल बीमा योजना

ActivePMFBYLaunched 2016 · Revised 2024 · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Benefit
1.5–5% premium only
You pay 2% (Kharif), 1.5% (Rabi) or 5% (commercial/horticulture) of the sum insured — the Centre and your state pay the rest.
Enrol on pmfby.gov.in

Eligibility

  • Eligible: any farmer cultivating notified crop in notified area

Documents required

  • Aadhaar
  • Land documents (8A/RoR/khasra)
  • Sowing declaration
  • Bank account
  • Premium receipt (auto for loanees via bank)

Quick facts

Key facts about this scheme
Launched2016
Latest revision2024
Implementing ministryMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Latest budget₹12,242 crore
Beneficiaries5.64 crore
Helpline14447
Application portalpmfby.gov.in (opens in new tab)
StatusActive

PMFBY insures your notified crop against drought, flood, pests, hailstorm and other calamities — from pre-sowing to 14 days after harvest. If the area's yield falls below the guaranteed level, the claim is paid into your bank account.

How to apply

  1. Enrol before the seasonal cut-off date at your bank, CSC or on pmfby.gov.in (loanee farmers are enrolled through their bank automatically).
  2. Pay your premium share and keep the receipt; declare the crop sown for the insured plot.
  3. Report crop loss within 72 hours on the helpline 14447 or the Crop Insurance app to trigger a claim survey.

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