- Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana policies will be distributed to all registered farmers of the district by November 15.
Under the Prime Minister’s Crop Insurance Scheme, a program titled “Meri Policy Mere Haath” was organized in Jarera village on October 17, 2026, to provide insurance policies to farmers registered for Kharif 2026. Crop insurance policies were distributed to registered farmers at the program held at the Service Cooperative Society premises in Jarera village, under the Balaghat tehsil and district.
Deputy Director of Agriculture, Mr. Phool Singh Malviya, stated that this policy distribution campaign will begin in the district on October 17th and continue until November 15th, 2026. During this period, insurance policies will be distributed to all farmers registered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for Kharif 2026. The objective of this initiative is to make crop insurance policies accessible to farmers and provide them with information regarding insurance coverage.
- Farmers were given information on advanced farming techniques
During the program, Agriculture Department officials discussed various farming-related topics with farmers in detail. This included the provisions of the Prime Minister’s Crop Insurance Scheme, along with important topics such as natural farming, organic farming, crop pest management, stubble management, and better management of Rabi crops. Farmers were also informed about improving crop production, reducing farming costs, and adopting environmentally friendly agricultural practices. Additionally, proper management of crop residues and measures to protect crops from pests were discussed.
- Agriculture and insurance company officials were present.
The program was attended by ADO from the Agriculture Department, Mr. G.S. Bhotekar, Manager of the Service Cooperative Society, Mr. Dhanendra Lilhare, District Manager of the Insurance Company, Mr. Sudhir Kumar Telkar, and Tehsil-level representatives of the insurance company. Farmers from the village were also present. Through the program, farmers were made aware of agricultural schemes and modern farming techniques, along with providing them with crop insurance policies. The Agriculture Department has appealed to registered farmers in the district to obtain their insurance policies during the campaign.