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Agriculture
PM Crop Insurance Enrolment Rises Amid Growing Weather Risks, West Bengal Rejoins Scheme
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🗓 01 Oct 2026, 06:05 AM
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Enrolment under the Prime Minister's crop insurance scheme has risen as farmers face higher weather-related risks, and West Bengal has decided to rejoin the programme after previously opting out.
The increase in enrolment comes amid concerns over erratic rainfall and extreme weather events that have threatened crop yields across several states. Farmers are opting for the insurance cover to safeguard their investments against potential losses.
West Bengal, which had earlier withdrawn from the scheme, has now announced its decision to rejoin, citing the need to provide financial security to its agrarian community.
Officials say the renewed participation will help expand the reach of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and ensure that more farmers benefit from timely compensation in case of weather-related damage.
West Bengal, which had earlier withdrawn from the scheme, has now announced its decision to rejoin, citing the need to provide financial security to its agrarian community.
Officials say the renewed participation will help expand the reach of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and ensure that more farmers benefit from timely compensation in case of weather-related damage.