Srinagar, Jun 17: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a review meeting of the State Level Coordination Committee on Crop Insurance (SLCCCI) to assess the implementation and progress of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and related crop insurance schemes across Jammu and Kashmir.
While reviewing the implementation framework of PMFBY, the Chief Secretary emphasized the need to ensure coverage of all eligible farmer beneficiaries reflected on the Kisan Rin (KRIN) Portal in accordance with the guidelines of the Government of India. He directed the concerned departments, banks and other stakeholders to work in close coordination for achieving universal coverage of eligible farmers under the scheme.
Dulloo also called for leveraging the ongoing ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ as an effective platform for creating awareness among farmers and motivating them to avail the benefits of crop insurance. He observed that the campaign presents a valuable opportunity to educate farmers about the importance of risk mitigation through insurance and to encourage their enrolment under this farmer-centric welfare schemes. He also directed the banks to outreach their KCC customers for their enrolment under PMFBY here.
To strengthen coordination and address implementation challenges at the grassroots level, the Chief Secretary suggested that the Agriculture Production Department designate district-wise nodal officers for PMFBY. These officers, he said, should work closely with banks, insurance companies and district administrations to identify and resolve bottlenecks, facilitate seamless enrolment of eligible farmers and ensure smooth implementation of the scheme across all districts of the UT
Reiterating the Government’s commitment towards safeguarding farmers against crop losses arising from natural calamities and adverse weather events, the Chief Secretary stressed the importance of collective efforts by all stakeholders to expand insurance coverage and enhance financial security of the farming community in Jammu and Kashmir.
On the coverage achieved during Rabi 2025-26, the Chief Secretary was informed that Jammu and Kashmir has registered significant growth in farmer enrolment and area coverage under the crop insurance programme compared to the previous season. The Union Territory recorded one of the highest growth rates in farmer enrolment among participating States and Union Territories, the meeting was apprised.
