Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Last Updated: May 2026
1. Overview
PMFBY was launched in 2016 under the One Nation-One Scheme model, replacing the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS).
2. Objectives
The scheme aims to:
- Provide financial support to farmers suffering crop loss from unforeseen events
- Stabilise farmer income to ensure continuance in farming
- Encourage adoption of innovative and modern agricultural practices
- Ensure flow of credit to the agriculture sector
- Contribute to food security and crop diversification
3. Eligibility
All farmers including sharecroppers and tenant farmers growing notified crops in notified areas are eligible. The scheme is voluntary for both loanee and non-loanee farmers.
4. Premium Rates
- Kharif crops: 2% of insured sum
- Rabi crops: 1.5% of insured sum
- Annual commercial and horticultural crops: 5% of insured sum
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