Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY)
✓ Information verified — June 2026Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana was launched in 2016 with the aim to support farmers by providing an affordable comprehensive risk cover for crops.
What You Get
- Insurance coverage for crop losses due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases
- Affordable premium rates with government subsidy on insurance costs
- Quick claim settlement to help farmers recover from crop failure
- Coverage available for both Kharif and Rabi seasons
- Protection for various crops grown across India
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- All farmers (landowners and tenant farmers) are eligible
- Farmers who have taken agricultural loans from banks
- Farmers with cultivable land in notified areas
- No upper limit on landholding size
- Both irrigated and rainfed farmers can apply
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Bank Account Details
- 3. Land Ownership/Lease Certificate
- 4. Crop Planting Certificate
- 5. Identity Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Category
- Agriculture
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Launched
- 18 Feb 2016
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/pmfbyNodal Ministry
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
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