AP Govt releases ₹1,117 cr for crop insurance claims

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has issued $1,117 crore towards insurance claims of 10.20 lakh farmers who incurred crop loss in the 2022 kharif season. The amount released under Dr. YSR Free Crop Insurance Scheme was released in conjunction with Rithu Dinutsavam It is celebrated on the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy.

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“On this day, farmers remember schemes like Aarogyasri, Jalayagnam, 104 and 108 ambulance services, reimbursement fees and lakhs for the houses constructed by YSR for the poor.

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He said the state government is covering every irrigated acre and every farmer through Rhythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs) and e-farming under the crop insurance scheme without imposing any financial burden on the farmers. “So far, 54,48,000 farmers have taken out free insurance worth INR 7,802 crore in the last four years.”

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The PM also officially inaugurated the MPFCs (Multipurpose Facilitation Center) and 52 Dr YSR Agri Testing Labs which were built at a cost of Rs 64 crore, according to a release.