GK
INSURANCE AWARENESS
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1982
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1989
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1999
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2004
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Detailed explanation-1: -National Agricultural Insurance Scheme 8.47 The National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) was introduced in the country from the1999-2000 Rabi season, replacing the Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme (CCIS) which was in operation in the country since 1985.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pilot Crop Insurance Scheme (PCIS)-1979 Based on this Area approach, the General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) introduced a Pilot Crop Insurance Scheme (PCIS) from 1979. Participation by the State Govts. was voluntary. The scheme covered cereals, millets, oilseeds, cotton, potato, gram and barley.
Detailed explanation-3: -The first crop insurance program was introduced in 1972-73 by the General Insurance Department of Life Insurance Corporation of India on H-4 cotton in Gujarat.