Union Minister Chouhan Claims YSRCP Government Delayed Andhra’s Crop Insurance Share

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• Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan revealed during the Lok Sabha session on July 29, 2025, that the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was revamped due to non-cooperation from certain State governments.
• The former Andhra Pradesh government,led by the YSR Congress Party,did not pay its share of crop insurance premiums for three years,causing farmers to miss their insurance benefits.
• To address this issue in future cases, the Central Government modified PMFBY policy to ensure payment of its share even if a State fails to contribute.
• Responding to MP Hanuman Beniwal’s query about delays under PMFBY claims processing standards were set at 21 days per claim.

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