MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES AND
PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)
(a) & (b): Considering the experienced shortcomings during implementation of
crop insurance schemes and to make schemes easier and more farmer friendly, a
Joint Group was constituted by the Government of India to study the existing
schemes in 2004.Based on the recommendations of Joint Group and
views/comments of States and other stakeholders, a new scheme i.e. Modified
National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS) was proposed and approved by
Government of India for implementation in 50 districts in the country on pilot basis
from Rabi 2010-11. During Rabi 2010-11, twelve States notified the
implementation of MNAIS in 34 districts. State-wise number of districts are at
Annexure-I.
(c): Details are at Annexure-II.
(d) & (e): Following are the main steps taken for enhancing coverage under
NAIS :-
To make premium rates affordable to farmers, low flat rates of premium are
charged alongwith 10% subsidy in premium to small and marginal farmers.
NAIS has been modified according to needs of farmers and a new scheme
of MNAIS has been introduced from Rabi 2010-11 on pilot basis.
Continued efforts are made to create awareness about ongoing NAIS by the
implementing agency i.e. Agriculture Insurance Company (AIC) in coordination
with implementing states since its inception. The salient activities for
campaigning involve the publicity of features & benefits of the scheme through
advertisements in leading National/local News Papers, telecast through audio-
visual media, distribution of pamphlets, participation in agriculture fairs / mela /
gosti and organization of workshops / trainings etc.
