Question : LIVESTOCK INSURANCE SCHEME



(a) the total number of States covered under the livestock insurance scheme including Jharkhand and Rajasthan; and

(b) the total number of farmers benefited under the said scheme during the last three years and the current year, State-wise including Jharkhand and Rajasthan?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (DR. CHARAN DAS MAHANT)

(a) Total 28 States are covered under the livestock Insurance Scheme including Jharkhand and Rajasthan.

(b) The total number of farmers benefited under the said Scheme during the last three year and current year is enclosed as Annexure.