Andhra Pradesh simplifies crop insurance enrolment for non-loanee farmers
The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced a Self-Certification Certificate system to simplify enrolment of non-loanee farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). The new system eliminates the need for additional documents and reduces delays in crop insurance registration.
Director of Agriculture Manazir Jeelani Samoon announced the decision after reviewing the agricultural situation through a video conference with officials across the state. The review covered fertilizer availability, rainfall, crop sowing, drought conditions, contingency planning and implementation of crop insurance.
Under the new system, non-loanee farmers can enrol in PMFBY without waiting for digitally sown area documents from Rythu Seva Kendrams. Agriculture officials have been directed to create awareness about the simplified process to ensure maximum enrolment.
With drought conditions prevailing and the possibility of El Niño impact, officials have been instructed to intensify awareness campaigns on PMFBY, including registration deadlines and premium payment procedures. District authorities have also been asked to coordinate with Collectors, banks and Lead District Managers to improve farmer enrolment.
Reviewing fertilizer distribution, the Director directed officials to monitor supplies daily, decentralise distribution in North Coastal districts to avoid overcrowding, and address OTP-related issues using Aadhaar-enabled biometric devices supplied to private dealers.
He also announced a new facility for tenant farmers, allowing fertilizer purchases using survey numbers and cultivation details under special circumstances. Officials were instructed to complete the Digital Crop Survey covering all 2.75 crore land parcels, achieve 100% e-KYC, promote the mobile app for farmer self-registration of crop details, and prepare location-specific contingency plans to minimise the impact of drought.
