The Government has extended period of for non-loanee farmers from July 31, 2015 to September 15, 2015 under National Agricultural Insurance Scheme. This will benefit farmers of the states which had low rainfall or late rain and delayed planting.
In the case of loanee farmers the period is up to September 30, 2015.
Announcing the decision Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh said that the decision has been taken in the interest of farmers where delayed and low rainfall has been reported.
The Minister has urged the State Governments to well publicize the decision of extension of the period for non-loanee so that they can take advantage.