Lok Sabha Question No. 2380 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-10
Subject: Crops covered under PMFBY
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Adv Dean Kuriakose

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2380

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## CROPS COVERED UNDER PMFBY

## 2380. ADV DEAN KURIAKOSE:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the crops that are covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the number of farmers covered under this Yojana in the country, State-wise;
- (b) whether the Government has included coffee, rubber and tea under the PMFBY;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government is aware that the above mentioned crops are an integral part of the  agriculture  in  Kerala  and  these  crops  are  heavily  affected  by  the  ill-effects  of  climate change; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a) to (e) : The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana  (PMFBY)   envisages coverage of all food crops  (cereals, millets and pulses), oilseeds and commercial/horticultural crops subject to availability of past yield data of requisite number of years based on Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs)  as well as capacity of the State Government to conduct requisite number of CCEs to assess the yield of the crop to calculate claims.   However, specific crop is notified by the concerned State Government keeping in view the aforesaid provision.   For the crops not meeting the aforesaid conditions, the concerned State Government is free to notify them for coverage under Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme  (RWBCIS)  under which claims payment are being structured on the basis of weather index parameters.  Statewise details of crops notified by the implementing States during 2023-24 under PMFBY and RWBCIS  are  given  in Annexure-I .    State-wise  details  of  number  of  farmer  applications enrolled during 2023-24 under PMFBY are given in Annexure-II.

Crops especially perennial/horticultural crops like coffee, rubber and tea  for which yield data based on authentic/scientific methodology is not available, are not covered under PMFBY.  However, inclusion of the same is possible under RWBCIS, if notified by State.

The State Government of Kerala has integrated the State's Crop Insurance Scheme with  RWBCIS  from  Kharif  2023  onwards  and  notified  perennial  horticultural  crops  like Cardamom, cashew, coconut, rubber, tea etc. under RWBCIS.  However, coverage under the notification of the State Govt. , for specific plantation crops like tea, coffee, rubber, cardamom and coconut is for individual farmers only and not for any corporate entities/large plantation growers.

## State-wise details of crops notified by various States/UTs during 2023-24 under PMFBY and RWBCIS

| State Name                               | Crops (Kharif 2023)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Crops (Rabi 2023-24)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
|------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) | Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| Andaman& Nicobar Islands                 | Paddy (Dhan)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | (Moong), Green Gram (Moong), Cowpea,                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| Andhra Pradesh                           | Black Gram (Urad), Castor (Rehri, Rendi, Arandi), Fingermillet (Ragi/Mandika), Green Gram (Moong), Groundnut (Pea Nut), Korra, Maize (Makka), Onion, Paddy (Dhan), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Pigeon Pea (Red Gram/Arhar/Tur), Chillies, Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum, Sorghum (Jowar/Great Millet),Turmeric                                                        | Bengal Gram (Chana), Black Gram (Urad), Fingermillet (Ragi/Mandika), Green Gram (Moong), Groundnut (Pea Nut), Maize (Makka), Onion, Paddy (Dhan), Rajma (French Bean), Chillies, Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum, Sorghum (Jowar/Great Millet), |
| Assam                                    | Black Gram (Urad), Maize (Makka), Paddy (Dhan),                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Sunflower (Suryamukhi), Maize (Makka), Mustard, Paddy (Dhan), Potato, Sugarcane,                                                                                                                                                              |
| Chhattisgarh                             | Black Gram (Urad), Fingermillet (Ragi/Mandika), Green Gram (Moong), Groundnut (Pea Nut), Kodo Millet (Kodara/Varagu), Little Millet (Samai/Kutki/Kodo-Kutki), Maize (Makka), Paddy (Dhan), Paddy (Dhan), Pigeon Pea (Red Gram/Arhar/Tur), Soybean (Bhat),                                                                                                       | Bengal Gram (Chana), Linseed (Alsi), Mustard, Wheat,                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| Goa                                      | Groundnut (Pea Nut), Paddy (Dhan), Pulses, Sugarcane                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Groundnut (Pea Nut), Paddy (Dhan), Pulses,                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| Haryana                                  | Cotton (Kapas), Green Gram (Moong), Maize (Makka), Paddy (Dhan), Pearl Millet (Bajra),                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | Barley (Jau), Bengal Gram (Chana), Mustard, Sunflower (Suryamukhi), Wheat,                                                                                                                                                                    |
| Himachal Pradesh                         | Maize (Makka),Paddy (Dhan),                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Barley (Jau), Wheat,                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| Jammu And Kashmir                        | Maize (Makka),Paddy (Dhan),                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Mustard, Wheat                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| Karnataka                                | Black Gram (urd bean), Cabbage, COTTON, Cowpea/Alasande, Green Gram (Moong Bean/ Moong), GROUNDNUT, Horse Gram (kulthi/kultha), Maize (Makka), Navane, Onion, PADDY, Pearl Millet (Bajra/Bulrush Millet/Spiked Millet), Pigeon pea (red gram/arhar/tur), Potato, RAGI, Red Chillies, Save, Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum, Sorghum (Jowar/Great Millet), Soybean | Bengal Gram, Black Gram (urd bean), Green Gram (Moong Bean/ Moong), GROUNDNUT, Horse Gram (kulthi/kultha), Linseed, Maize (Makka), Onion, PADDY, Potato, RAGI, Safflower, Sorghum (Jowar/Great Millet), SUNFLOWER, Tomato, Wheat,             |

|                | (bhat), SUNFLOWER, Tomato, Turmeric,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |                                                                                                                                                          |
|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Madhya Pradesh | Black Gram (Urad), Cotton (Kapas), Green Gram (Moong), Groundnut (Pea Nut), Little Millet (Samai/Kutki/Kodo-Kutki), Maize (Makka), Paddy (Dhan), Paddy (Dhan), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Pigeon Pea (Red Gram/Arhar/Tur), Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum, Sorghum (Jowar/Great Millet), Soybean (Bhat) | Bengal Gram (Chana), Lentil (Masur), Linseed (Alsi), Mustard, Wheat,                                                                                     |
| Maharashtra    | Black Gram (Urad), Cotton (Kapas), Fingermillet (Ragi/Mandika), Green Gram (Moong), Groundnut (Pea Nut), Maize (Makka), Niger (Ramtil), Onion, Paddy (Dhan), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Pigeon Pea (Red Gram/Arhar/Tur), Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum, Sorghum (Jowar/Great Millet), Soybean (Bhat),  | Bengal Gram (Chana), Groundnut (Pea Nut), Onion, Paddy (Dhan), Sorghum (Jowar/Great Millet), Sorghum (Jowar/Great Millet), Wheat,                        |
| Manipur        | Cabbage, Paddy (Dhan),                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Cabbage, Mustard                                                                                                                                         |
| Meghalaya      | Ginger, Paddy (Dhan),                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Paddy (Dhan)                                                                                                                                             |
| Odisha         | Cotton (Kapas), Fingermillet (Ragi/Mandika), Ginger, Groundnut (Pea Nut), Maize (Makka), Paddy (Dhan), Pigeon Pea (Red Gram/Arhar/Tur),Turmeric,                                                                                                                                                  | Black Gram (Urad), Green Gram (Moong), Groundnut (Pea Nut), Mustard, Onion, Paddy (Dhan), Potato, Sugarcane, Sunflower (Suryamukhi),                     |
| Puducherry     | Banana, Paddy (Dhan),                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Banana, Black Gram (Urad), Green Gram (Moong), Groundnut (Pea Nut), Paddy (Dhan), Black Gram (Urad), Cotton (Kapas), Green Gram (Moong), Sugarcane,      |
| Rajasthan      | Black Gram (Urad), Cotton (Kapas), Cowpea, Green Gram (Moong), Groundnut (Pea Nut), Guar, Maize (Makka), Moth Bean (Kidney Bean/ Deww Gram), Paddy (Dhan), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Pigeon Pea (Red Gram/Arhar/Tur), Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum, Sorghum (Jowar/Great Millet), Soybean (Bhat),    | Barley (Jau), Bengal Gram (Chana), Coriander, Cumin, Isabgol, Lentil (Masur), Maize (Makka), Methi (Fenugreek), Mustard, Rocket Salad (Taramira), Wheat, |
| Sikkim         | Black Gram (Urad), Fingermillet (Ragi/Mandika), Ginger, Maize (Makka), Paddy (Dhan), Soybean (Bhat),                                                                                                                                                                                              |                                                                                                                                                          |
| Tripura        | Paddy (Dhan)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Brinjal, Cauliflower, Paddy (Dhan), Potato, Tomato, Watermelon,                                                                                          |
| Uttar Pradesh  | Black Gram (Urad), Green Gram (Moong), Groundnut (Pea Nut), Maize (Makka), Paddy (Dhan), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Pigeon Pea (Red Gram/Arhar/Tur),                                                                                                                                                   | Barley (Jau), Bengal Gram (Chana), Lentil (Masur), Linseed (Alsi), Mustard, Pea, Potato, Wheat                                                           |

|                                                           | Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum, Sorghum (Jowar/Great Millet), Soybean (Bhat),                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Uttarakhand                                               | Fingermillet (Ragi/Mandika), Paddy (Dhan)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Lentil (Masur), Wheat                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| Tamil Nadu                                                | Banana, Bengal Gram (Chana), Bhindi, Black Gram (Urad), Brinjal, Cabbage, Carrot, Coriander, Cotton (Kapas), Cowpea, Fingermillet (Ragi/Mandika), Ginger, Green Gram (Moong), Groundnut (Pea Nut), Maize (Makka), Onion, Paddy (Dhan), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Pigeon Pea (Red Gram/Arhar/Tur), Potato, Chillies, Black Gram (Urad), Cotton (Kapas), Green Gram (Moong), Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum, Sorghum (Jowar/Great Millet), Sugarcane, Sunflower (Suryamukhi), Tapioca, Tomato,                                                                                                | -                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) | Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| Andhra Pradesh                                            | Banana, Cotton (Kapas), Groundnut (Pea Nut), Mosambi (Sweet Orange), Pomegranate, Tomato,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Acid Lime, Banana, Cashew,Tomato,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| Chhattisgarh                                              | Banana, Brinjal, Chillies, Ginger, Guava, Papaya, Tomato,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Brinjal, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Onion, Potato, Tomato,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| Himachal Pradesh                                          | Cabbage, Cauliflower, Ginger, Pea, Potato, Tomato,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Apple, Cabbage, Capsicum, Cauliflower, Citrus, Garlic, Guava, Litchi, Mango, Peach, Pea, Plum, Pomegranate, Potato, Tomato,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| Karnataka                                                 | Acid Lime, Arecanut, Betel Vine, Cauliflower, CHILLY, Ginger, Grape, Mango, Papaya, Pepper, Pomegranate,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Cauliflower, CHILLY                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| Kerala                                                    | Amarphophallus (Surankand/Elephant Foot Yam), Arecanut, Ash Gourd (Petha), Banana, Betel Vine, Bhindi, Bitter Gourd, Black Gram (Urad), Cardamom, Cashew, Chillies, Clove, Cocoa, Coconut, Colocasia (Arvi, Arbi), Cowpea, Cucumber, Fingermillet (Ragi/Mandika), Ginger, Greater Yam, Groundnut (Pea Nut), Lesser Yam (Rafula), Little Millet (Samai/Kutki/Kodo-Kutki), Mango, Nutmeg, Paddy (Dhan), Pea, Pepper, Pineapple, Pumpkin, Rubber, Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum, Snake Gourd, Sorghum (Jowar/Great Millet), Sweet Potato, Tapioca, Tea, Tomato, Turmeric, Yard Long Bean, | Amarphophallus (Surankand/Elephant Foot Yam), Arecanut, Ash Gourd (Petha), Banana, Betel Vine, Bhindi, Bitter Gourd, Black Gram (Urad), Cabbage, Cardamom, Carrot, Cashew , Chillies, Clove, Cocoa, Coconut, Coffee, Colocasia (Arvi, Arbi), Cowpea, Cucumber, Fingermillet (Ragi/Mandika), French Bean, Garlic, Ginger, Greater Yam, Green Gram (Moong), Groundnut (Pea Nut), Italian Millet (Thenai/Navane/Foxtail Millet/Kang)(Rabi Summer), Lesser Yam (Rafula), Mango, Nutmeg, Paddy (Dhan), Pea, Pepper, Pineapple, |

|               |                                                                                                                                                       | Potato, Potato, Pumpkin, Rubber, Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum, Snake Gourd, Sorghum (Jowar/Great Millet), Soybean (Bhat), Sweet Potato, Tapioca, Tea, Tomato, Turmeric, Yard Long Bean   |
|---------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Maharashtra   | Custard Apple, Grape, Guava, Lemon, Mosambi (Sweet Orange), Orange, Pomegranate, Sapota,                                                              | Banana, Cashew, Grape, Mango, Mosambi (Sweet Orange), Orange, Papaya, Pomegranate, Strawberry,                                                                                            |
| Rajasthan     | Castor (Rehri, Rendi, Arandi), Chillies, Datepalm, Indian Squash (Tinda/Round Melon), Kinnow, Mehandi/Henna Tree, Onion, Orange, Pomegranate, Tomato, | Aonla, Brinjal, Cauliflower, Fennel, Garlic, Guava, Lemon, Mango, Onion, Pea, Potato, Tomato, Watermelon,                                                                                 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Banana, Betel Vine, Chillies,                                                                                                                         | Capsicum, Mango, Pea, Tomato,                                                                                                                                                             |
| Uttarakhand   | Chillies, French Bean - Hills, Ginger, Ginger, Potato, Tomato,                                                                                        | Apple, Citrus, Kiwi Fruit, Litchi, Mango, Peach, Pea, Potato, Tomato                                                                                                                      |

Annexure-II State-wise details of number of Farmer Applications covered during 2023-24 under PMFBY

| Name of State/UT   | No. of farmer applications enrolled (in lakhs)   |
|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| A & N Islands      | 0.00187                                          |
| Andhra Pradesh     | 128.36                                           |
| Assam              | 8.00                                             |
| Chhattisgarh       | 81.25                                            |
| Goa                | 0.00                                             |
| Haryana            | 101.40                                           |
| Himachal Pradesh   | 2.78                                             |
| Jammu & Kashmir    | 2.46                                             |
| Karnataka          | 30.15                                            |
| Kerala             | 1.74                                             |
| Madhya Pradesh     | 177.96                                           |
| Maharashtra        | 241.84                                           |
| Manipur            | 0.05                                             |
| Meghalaya          | 0.39                                             |
| Odisha             | 140.90                                           |
| Puducherry         | 0.42                                             |
| Rajasthan          | 389.82                                           |
| Tamil Nadu         | 54.50                                            |
| Tripura            | 3.72                                             |
| Uttar Pradesh      | 60.25                                            |
| Uttarakhand        | 2.27                                             |
| Total              | 1,428.26                                         |

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