PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Madhya Pradesh Farmers Receive Crop Insurance of ₹317.86 Crore in Rabi Claims

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has begun transferring ₹317.86 crore in crop insurance claims for the Rabi 2025-26 season in Madhya Pradesh, as per a CNBC TV18 news report.  

The payments started on October 24, 2026, through the direct benefit transfer (DBT) system and cover around 16.70 lakh eligible farmer applications. The scheme’s official handle on X announced the transfer.  

The amount relates to eligible claims for the Rabi season. However, the announcement did not specify the districts receiving the payments or the crops covered under the latest disbursement. 

Transfer Announced at Sardarpur 

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the payments were made during a programme in Sardarpur, in Dhar district. In a separate post on X, he confirmed that the insurance money had been transferred to farmers’ bank accounts. 

The programme also included the inauguration of the Narmada-Jhabua-Petlawad-Thandla-Sardarpur Micro Irrigation Project, which has a stated cost of ₹2,387.60 crore, according to Yadav. 

Total Claims Cross ₹32,400 Crore 

Farmers in Madhya Pradesh have received ₹32,402.59 crore in crop insurance claims from the 2016-17 financial year through the Kharif 2025 season, according to the PMFBY handle. 

The latest transfer of ₹317.86 crore is for the Rabi 2025-26 season and is separate from the cumulative figure reported for the period ending with Kharif 2025. 

About the Crop Insurance Scheme 

PMFBY provides crop insurance and financial support to farmers who suffer losses from specified risks, including natural calamities, pests, and diseases. Claims are subject to the scheme’s terms and conditions. 

Farmers can check their policy and application details on the official PMFBY website. The portal also offers an application-status facility. Queries and grievances can be raised through the Krishi Rakshak Portal and helpline at 14447. 

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Conclusion 

The latest disbursement covers around 16.70 lakh eligible farmer applications in Madhya Pradesh. The state’s cumulative crop insurance claims stood at ₹32,402.59 crore through the Kharif 2025 season. 

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