Indian Economy and Social Development

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With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), the crop insurance scheme operational in India, consider the following statements:

1. The premium rate payable by farmers is uniformly fixed at 2.0%2.0\% for all foodgrains, oilseeds, and commercial/horticultural crops across both Kharif and Rabi seasons.
2. The remaining actuarial premium cost beyond the farmer's contribution is shared equally (50:5050:50) between the Central Government and State Governments for non-North Eastern States.
3. The scheme covers post-harvest losses up to a maximum period of 1414 days for crops kept in a cut-and-spread condition in the field against specific localized perils like cyclonic rains.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Cevap: 2 and 3 only

Cevap

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because the premium rate payable by farmers under PMFBY is differential: 2.0% for Kharif foodgrains and oilseeds, 1.5% for Rabi foodgrains and oilseeds, and 5.0% for annual commercial/horticultural crops.
The option stating '2 and 3 only' is correct. Premium subsidy beyond the farmer's share is split 50:50 between the Centre and States for general states. In addition, post-harvest losses for cut-and-spread crops are covered up to 14 days against specific disasters like cyclones and unseasonal rains.

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1
Analyze Statement 1 regarding farmer premium rates under PMFBY.
Statement 1 is incorrect.
PMFBY prescribes differential premium caps for farmers: 2.0%2.0\% for Kharif crops, 1.5%1.5\% for Rabi crops, and 5.0%5.0\% for annual commercial and horticultural crops, rather than a uniform 2.0%2.0\% rate.
2
Analyze Statement 2 regarding subsidy sharing pattern.
Statement 2 is correct.
The difference between actuarial premium rates and the farmer's share is subsidized equally (50:5050:50) by the Central and State Governments in non-NE States (for North Eastern States, the Central contribution was raised to 90%90\%).
3
Analyze Statement 3 regarding post-harvest loss provisions.
Statement 3 is correct.
PMFBY provides comprehensive risk coverage, including post-harvest losses up to 1414 days post-harvest for crops harvested and left in 'cut and spread' condition due to unseasonal/cyclonic rains.

Anahtar Kavram

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) premium structures, subsidy sharing, and risk coverage framework
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