Jaipur, Oct 29 The Rajasthan government has facilitated the payment of nearly Rs 345 crore in pending crop insurance claims to farmers across nine districts under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), officials said on Thursday.
Agriculture Commissioner Naresh Kumar Goyal said around Rs 318 crore was disbursed to drought-affected farmers in six western Rajasthan districts for the Rabi 2025-26 season.
Of this, Bikaner farmers received Rs 116 crore, while those in Barmer got Rs 53.60 crore, Jodhpur Rs 48 crore, Jalore Rs 43.58 crore, Pali Rs 31 crore and Churu Rs 25.85 crore.
Additionally, farmers in Dudu tehsil of Jaipur district received Rs 9.50 crore in pending claims for the Kharif 2025 season.
Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena said the government was working with insurance companies to ensure timely settlement of claims and financial assistance to farmers affected by crop losses.
(PTI News)
