crop insurance

Chief Minister Naidu has directed officials to establish an El Niño Control Room for continuous monitoring and scientific advisories via Rythu Seva Kendras. He mandated that all cultivated crops in A.P. be covered under crop insurance, with Collectors responsible for implementation.

Lemon farmers in Nellore are being urged to take crop insurance due to the El Niño threat. Authorities are advising them to mitigate potential losses from weather-related risks.

Chief Minister Naidu advocates for a campaign to educate farmers about El Niño effects and suitable crop strategies, emphasizing the need for effective crop insurance to mitigate weather-related risks. He also addresses the suicide of a student in Rampachodavaram by directing officials to involve experts for mental health assessments and counseling.

Tomato farmers in Chittoor are being urged to enroll in a crop insurance scheme amid El Nino concerns. The scheme requires a 5% premium payment of ₹3,750 per hectare, with the deadline for payment extended to August 31.

The Centre has agreed to release ₹1,900 crore in crop insurance premium dues to Andhra Pradesh (A.P.). Minister Atchannaidu stated the coalition government is systematically addressing farmers' issues.

Officials are directed to educate farmers on crop insurance due to scanty rain. The Secretary of the Department of Planning, Programme Coordination and Statistics and Yadgir district in-charge issued the directive.

A minister warned officials about potential drought and drinking water crisis, citing a 31% rainfall deficit in Koppal. The district is instructed to develop contingency plans, create rural jobs, ensure crop insurance coverage, and streamline electoral roll revisions.

The Cuddalore Collector has urged farmers to pay the premium for crop insurance. The focus is on ensuring farmers cover the insurance costs to protect their crops.