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Government Expands PM Fasal Bima Yojana Coverage.

Government Schemes | Dated: 18 Apr 2026

To vastly strengthen agricultural security, the Ministry of Agriculture officially announced a massive enhancement in the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). The completely subsidized crop insurance cover has been significantly increased to benefit marginal farmers.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The scheme now strictly includes comprehensive coverage against climate-induced extreme heatwaves.
  • It exclusively applies to all registered farmers via the digital portal.
  • The scheme heavily promotes absolute financial inclusion in rural agricultural districts.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Scheme: PM Fasal Bima Yojana.
  • Benefit: Crop Cover.
  • New Inclusion: Heatwaves.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Under the recent expansion of the PM Fasal Bima Yojana, the comprehensive crop insurance has been enhanced to specifically cover which natural event?

Correct Answer: Extreme Heatwaves

🚀 Quick Recap:

About PMFBY

  • Launch Year - 2016
  • Objective - Comprehensive insurance cover against failure of the crop