New Delhi, 4th October 2024 – The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, is set to launch the 6th edition of the Meri Policy Mere Haath (MPMH) programme from 1st October to 31st October 2024. This nationwide campaign will cover 21 states and Union Territories across India and aims to deliver more than 4.5 crore crop insurance policy documents to farmers across the country.

 This proactive step ensures that all insured loanee farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) receive their policy documents physically, making crop insurance coverage tangible and transparent. The initiative is designed to empower farmers with the knowledge and understanding of their crop insurance policies, enabling them to make informed decisions for their agriculture practices.

As compared to the Kharif 2023 season, which saw 8.65 crore applications insured under the PMFBY, this year has recorded a significant increase with over 9 crore applications insured, reflecting the growing interest and trust of farmers in the crop insurance scheme.

To further enhance awareness, the GoI will also organize Nukkad Naataks in regions with low awareness of crop insurance, along with Fasal Bima Pathshalas for training farmers and handling their grievances. These community-level engagements will provide farmers with crucial information about the benefits of crop insurance and guide them on how to utilize it effectively.

With the impacts of climate change and unpredictable weather patterns becoming more evident, the MPMH programme aims to underscore the importance of long-term financial security for farmers. Crop insurance is crucial to mitigate unforeseen risks and losses due to climatic fluctuations, ensuring that farmers are protected and can maintain their livelihood.

The GoI remains committed to ensuring that all farmers, regardless of their geographical location, have access to crop insurance and can make informed decisions to secure their crops and livelihoods.