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01/02/2020 - Government Policies

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February 01, 2020

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana must undergo a cost-benefit audit and be updated to allow for better crop insurance coverage. Examine (200 Words)

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IAS Parliament 5 years

KEY POINTS

Despite large payouts, there is a negative perception regarding crop insurance schemes, primarily because there have been issues regarding claims assessment, settlement and quantum.

Quicker claims settlement

·        There is a need to focus further on using technology to the desired extent through GPRS-enabled phones for conducting and managing large number of crop cutting experiments (CCEs) in a limited time period.

·        Satellite imagery used systematically as in a pilot scheme can enable a reduction in the number of CCEs required.

Distribution and intermediation

·        In the current top-down approach, the engagement of the farmers is limited while obtaining the coverage.

·        By utilising a distribution network of the insurers and intermediaries, a better understanding can be developed and expectations rationalised.

Process improvements

·        Mobile money and all payments systems should be integrated with the crop insurance coverage to enhance the ability of a farmer to take a crop insurance cover directly with some measure of flexibility.

Price risk

·        Development of warehousing and cold chains and providing insurance coverage for the storage and deterioration of stocks can also contribute effectively to the reduction of price risk for farmers.

Utility for farmers

·        The Rs 6000-payment under the PM-Kisan can additionally reimburse the insurance premium payment as an add-on, so that the farmer takes direct responsibility for obtaining the insurance coverage and protecting his income.

 

 

HB 5 years

please review

IAS Parliament 5 years

Good attempt. Try to cut short the way forward part. Keep Writing.

MURALIDHARAN 5 years

Kindly review!!!

IAS Parliament 5 years

Avoid listing out points and try to elaborate the remaining part of the answer. Keep Writing.

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