Fields of Security: Understanding Crop Insurance in India
Aneri K. Tankiwala
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Fields of Security: Understanding Crop Insurance in India

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India, the seventh-largest country globally, relies heavily on agriculture, with 80% of its population in rural areas. Cropping, a key component of agriculture, faces challenges due to global warming, including fluctuating weather, irregular rainfall, and increased pest and disease attacks, significantly affecting crop production. To mitigate these risks, the Government of India introduced crop insurance schemes in 1972 to stabilize farmers' income, restore credit post-crop failures, and promote modern farming practices. In 2016, the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was launched, offer...