Andhra Pradesh provides 100% premium-free crop insurance to all registered farmers through Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) — the entire farmer-share premium is borne by the AP state government; coverage includes: paddy, cotton, groundnut, maize, red gram, bengal gram, and horticultural crops; insured against crop loss due to drought, flood, cyclone, hailstorm, pest/disease attack; compensation paid directly to bank account within 2 months of crop damage assessment; enrolment done automatically through RBK at village level — farmer need not visit any office; additional benefit: free Rythu Bharosa Kendra services include soil health card (every 2 years), free quality seeds and pesticides supply at subsidised rates, and drone-based crop monitoring in select districts
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AP Free Crop Insurance Scheme via Rythu Bharosa Kendras
Who can apply for AP Free Crop Insurance Scheme via Rythu Bharosa Kendras?
Resident of Andhra Pradesh. For: Farmers.
What is the benefit of AP Free Crop Insurance Scheme via Rythu Bharosa Kendras?
Andhra Pradesh provides 100% premium-free crop insurance to all registered farmers through Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) — the entire farmer-share premium is borne by the AP state government; coverage includes: paddy, cotton, groundnut, maize, red gram, bengal gram, and horticultural crops; insured against crop loss due to drought, flood, cyclone, hailstorm, pest/disease attack; compensation paid directly to bank account within 2 months of crop damage assessment; enrolment done automatically through RBK at village level — farmer need not visit any office; additional benefit: free Rythu Bharosa Kendra services include soil health card (every 2 years), free quality seeds and pesticides supply at subsidised rates, and drone-based crop monitoring in select districts
What documents are needed for AP Free Crop Insurance Scheme via Rythu Bharosa Kendras?
Aadhaar Card, Land Records (Pahani / Adangal), Bank Account (Aadhaar-linked), Sowing certificate (if required by RBK), Mobile Number.
How do I apply for AP Free Crop Insurance Scheme via Rythu Bharosa Kendras?
Rythu Bharosa Kendra (RBK) — auto-enrolled at village level (offline)
How can I check if I am eligible for AP Free Crop Insurance Scheme via Rythu Bharosa Kendras?
Answer a few simple questions on YojanaSahay — it tells you free of cost which schemes you qualify for, with the documents for each.