Three Initiatives Aimed At Bolstering Crop Insurance And Supporting Farmers In India:
The Agriculture Minister recently launched three initiatives aimed at bolstering crop insurance and supporting farmers in India.
- The initiatives include the Kisan Rakshak Helpline 14447 and Portal, the Agri-Insurance Sandbox Framework Platform SARTHI, and a Learning Management System (LMS) Platform.
- SARTHI Developed in collaboration with UNDP India Provides a comprehensive suite of insurance products tailored for farmers and rural India Simplifies the insurance process Offers digital payment options
- Krishi Rakshak Portal and Helpline (KRPH) 14447 Aims to address farmers’ grievances transparently – Provides real-time assistance
- LMS Platform Facilitates training and knowledge-sharing for stakeholders implementing agricultural schemes like PMFBY, MIIIS, and KCC
- These initiatives aim to empower farmers technically and digitally, aligning with the government’s vision to transform India’s agriculture sector.