The PM Kisan Crop Insurance Scheme has expanded coverage to include crop losses from wild animal attacks like elephants, wild boars, and monkeys, offering farmers swift compensation claims processed within weeks provided damages are reported within 72 hours via a dedicated app or helpline. This timely update addresses a long-standing grievance for 5 crore-plus cultivators in forest-adjacent regions, stabilizing incomes for smallholders and MSME food processors dependent on seasonal harvests, while integrating satellite imagery for faster assessments and premium subsidies up to 50%.
PM Kisan Crop Insurance Now Covers Wild Animal Damage with 72-Hour Reporting
