Agri ministry seeks ₹11k cr for crop insurance scheme
Agriculture Ministry has demanded an additional ₹11,000 crore to settle crop insurance claims this fiscal under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. The scheme was launched in January and is being implemented in the ongoing kharif season. More funds are being sought as the burden is expected to rise with the extension of the deadline to register under the scheme.  