India, Feb. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

State

Farmer Applications Enrolled

Central Share in Premium Subsidy

Claims Paid

(Rs. In Crore)

Andhra Pradesh

1,79,154

6.57

85.57

Chhattisgarh

2,592

0.32

0.31

Karnataka

94,143

41.32

91.12

Maharashtra

22,21,403

256.86

453.61

Odisha

14,903

0.45

0.17

Rajasthan

57,756

11.15

21.95

Tamil Nadu

1,51,531

22.88

48.80

Total

27,21,482

339.53

701.54

(In No.)

Agriculture is a State subject. Government of India supports the States through appropriate policy measures and budgetary allocation for schemes for multiple aspects like agriculture inputs, price support etc. The Government has substantially enhanced the budget allocation of Department of Agricult...