Question : COCONUT INSURANCE SCHEME



(a) whether the Union Government proposes to introduce insurance scheme for coconut cultivation in the country; and

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the action taken so far in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)

(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. Recently, a proposal for coconut palm and yield insurance scheme which envisages coverage of nut yield and coconut palm and proposed to be implemented on pilot basis in six coastal States, is under examination of the Government.