GANDERBAL, AUGUST 04: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in the district and reviewed the progress achieved under the ongoing farmer enrolment campaign.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the current status of farmer enrolment under PMFBY and took stock of the progress made across the district. Stressing the importance of crop insurance in safeguarding farmers against crop losses caused by natural calamities, adverse weather conditions, pests and diseases, he directed the Agriculture Department to intensify awareness and enrolment drives to ensure maximum coverage of eligible farmers within the stipulated timeline.
The Deputy Commissioner was informed that there is considerable scope for enrolment of farmers. He directed the concerned officers to undertake focused field-level campaigns and ensure saturation coverage through coordinated efforts.
Emphasizing doorstep service delivery, the Deputy Commissioner instructed the Agriculture Department to organize extensive awareness programmes in coordination with Panchayati Raj Institutions and field functionaries so that every eligible farmer is informed about the benefits of PMFBY and facilitated in timely registration.
The Deputy Commissioner highlighted that PMFBY provides comprehensive insurance coverage against crop losses from pre-sowing to post-harvest stages and plays a vital role in securing farmers’ livelihoods and promoting sustainable agriculture. He directed the concerned officers to ensure that no eligible farmer is left uncovered due to lack of awareness or procedural delays.
Reviewing the preparedness of the department, the Deputy Commissioner directed the officers to closely monitor daily progress, identify gaps in enrolment, and submit regular progress reports to ensure achievement of the targets within the prescribed timeline.
Calling for coordinated efforts, the DC impressed upon all concerned officers to work with dedication and commitment to ensure maximum farmer participation under PMFBY, enabling farmers to avail the benefits of the flagship crop insurance scheme.
The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, Lead District Manager Ganderbal, Chief Agriculture Officer, Agriculture Extension Officers among others.
