(a) the details of schemes formulated by the Government to provide relief to the
farmers against the loss suffered by them due to excessive rains, hailstorm, drought
and pests etc., State-wise;
(b) the extent of loss suffered by the farmers due to the above reasons during the
current year, State-wise;
(c) whether the Government have introduced cattle insurance scheme to compensate
the farmers for the loss occurred; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a): In accordance with the recommendations of the Eleventh Finance Commission,
relief assistance for natural calamities is provided from the Calamity Relief Fund (CRF)
and further assistance, for natural calamities of severe nature, is considered from the
National Calamity Contingency Fund (NCCF).
(b): In the current financial year, the State Governments of Assam, Bihar, Gujarat,
Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra have so far reported that parts of the State
have been affected by heavy rains and floods, during South-west monsoon, resulting in
loss of 199 human lives and more than 1100 cattle, besides causing damage to cropped
area in 0.13 lakh ha.
(c) & (d): Yes, Sir. According to information supplied by the Department of Animal
Husbandry & Dairying, a Central Sector Cattle Insurance Scheme was launched in the
year 2000 on a pilot basis in eight selected districts of the country. The Planning
Commission has not approved the scheme for continuation in the Tenth Plan.