Panchkula, Sept. 25 -- The Haryana government has set up a state committee to watch over efforts to raise awareness about crop insurance and to make sure funds from insurance companies are used openly and responsibly, according to a notification.
The State-Level Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Advisory Committee will supervise activities under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), the Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS), and other crop insurance programs.
The Director General or Director of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Haryana, will lead the eight-member committee. The State Nodal Officer (PMFBY) or Joint Director (Statistics) will act as member secretary. The panel will also have represent...