Under the Compulsory Crop Insurance system, the crops of Paddy, Maize, Chilli, Potato, Onion and Soya are entitled to a cover of Rs.40,000/= per acre only for flood, drought and wild elephant damage on the government’s insurance premium contribution.
In addition to this, as the cost of cultivation has increased nowadays, an insurance of Rs.100,000/= per acre is necessary. 6,400/= available for premium.
| Crop | Insurance Ak : 01 | Premium | Risks Covered |
| • Rice • Sweet Corn • Chili • Potato • Soya • Big Onion | 40,000/= | Government Insurance Contribution | • Floods • Drought • Wild elephants • Insect damage - 200/= • Diseases – 200/= • Fire - 200/= • Other wild animals - 800/= |
| • Rice • Sweet Corn • Chili • Potato • Soya • Big Onion | 100,000/= | 6,400/= | All risks |
To get Insurance for your Crop Insurance Scheme
Meet the District Offices of Agriculture and Rural Insurance Board/ Representatives of Agriculture and Rural Insurance Board/ Agricultural Research and Production Assistant Officers in your area.