CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state Government has decided to implement the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in the state on an experimental basis.
A
Assam
B
Haryana
C
Gujarat
D
Bihar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Andhra Pradesh has decided to implement the PMFBY from Kharif-2022 season.

Detailed explanation-2: -With Andhra Pradesh deciding to rejoin the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) from the ongoing kharif season, the Centre is reaching out to the five other states-Bihar, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Telangana and West Bengal-to bring them back on board to implement the crop insurance scheme.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna was launched on 18th February 2016 by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. 21 states implemented the scheme in Kharif 2016 whereas 23 states and 2 UTs have implemented the scheme in Rabi 2016-17.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) scheme was launched in India by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers welfare, New Delhi from Kharif 2016 season onwards.

Detailed explanation-5: -The focus areas with regards to implementation of PMFBY are as follows: Spreading awareness through publicity campaigns. Educating farmers about the benefits of the scheme to persuade them to get coverage under PMFBY. Wide coverage of non-loanee farmers under the scheme.

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