SRINAGAR, June 18 -- Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday reviewed the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and related crop insurance programmes in Jammu and Kashmir, stressing the need for enhanced farmer enrolment and timely settlement of claims.
Chairing a meeting of the State Level Coordination Committee on Crop Insurance (SLCCCI), the Chief Secretary directed all stakeholders to ensure coverage of eligible farmers reflected on the Kisan Rin Portal and work towards universal enrolment under the scheme.
Dulloo said the ongoing Khet Bachao Abhiyan should be used as an effective platform to create awareness among farmers about crop insurance and encourage them to avail its benefits. He also directed banks t...