PMFBY Flashcards
When was PM Fasal Bima Yojana Launched
2016
Is Fasal Bima yojana a centrally sponsored scheme or central sector scheme?
Central Sponsored Scheme
What is the division of centre & state sponsorship of premium in PMFBY (2016)?
50:50
What is the cap in subsidy premium in PMFBY?
Irrigated : non-irrigated
25 : 30
What is the world’s largest crop insurance program and 3rd largest insurance program in terms of premium?
PM FBY (2016)
How, on what basis/approach, is PMFBY (2016) implemented?
Area Based Approach
village or panchayat based implementation but states can change as per their requirement
Share of funds to be used for Administrative purposes in PMFBY (2016)?
at least 3%
Funds used for ICE of PM FBY (2016)
0.5% of funds
Where is Beed model of implementation of PMFBY (2016) followed?
Maharashtra
Till date, how many farmers have enrolled and how many have received claims in PM FBY?
- 56.8 crore farmers have enrolled
- 23.22 crore farmers have received claims
The Scheme PM FBY is 100% voluntary for states and farmers
True
What is the theme of PMFBY?
Annadata ka Saath, Fasal ki Suraksha
Aim of PMFBY?
- Financial Support
- Stabilise income of farmers
- Adopt innovative and modern agri practices
- Flow of credit to agri sector
Who are eligible for PMFBY?
All farmers including sharecroppers and tenant farmers
Which plants and what losses are covered under FBY?
Yield losses due to non-preventable risks
- of Oil seeds
- Food Crops
- Horticulture
Net sown area of crop to be eligible in PMFBY is?
25% of gross cropped area of district/state or block
Major crops only (unless otherwise notified by state)
Premium in PMFBY?
2% - Kharif
1.5% Rabi
5% Zaid