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Anantapur farmers told to enroll in crop insurance by July 31
District Horticulture Officer Umadevi on Thursday urged all horticultural farmers in Anantapur district to enroll in the weather-based crop insurance scheme before the July 31 deadline. With monsoon rainfall remaining deficit, she…
The Story in Brief
District Horticulture Officer Umadevi on Thursday urged all horticultural farmers in Anantapur district to enroll in the weather-based crop insurance scheme before the July 31 deadline. With monsoon rainfall remaining deficit, she said adverse rainfall, temperature, or humidity levels will trigger claims, making immediate enrollment crucial.
Dry chili falls under standard insurance, according to Umadevi. Weather-based coverage applies to pomegranate, sweet lime, banana, and tomato. Per-acre premium rates are Rs 3,750 for pomegranate, Rs 2,750 for sweet lime, Rs 3,000 for banana, and Rs 1,600 for tomato.
The Indian Opinion
The DHO's push for enrollment is welcome, but the real test is whether claims are paid fast when rains fail. Farmers remember past delays and paperwork hurdles. The state government must ensure that the weather data used to trigger claims is from local stations, not distant ones. Will Anantapur's farmers see money before the next sowing season?
Source: thehansindia.com
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