- The government of Karnataka has submitted a memorandum seeking enhanced central government assistance and faster project clearances.
- The state of Karnataka is seeking the central government's intervention regarding aid norms.
Karnataka Seeks Central Approval for Wild Animal Attack Insurance Add-on Cover
What happened
A proposal has been submitted to the Karnataka forest department seeking insurance coverage under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for farmers whose crops are damaged by wild animals. The proposal aims to examine the feasibility of piloting this add-on cover in Karnataka, starting with the kharif 2026 season. The mechanism suggests the state government identify vulnerable areas and losses for individual farm-level assessment.
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Why it matters
The initiative addresses the financial burden on farmers caused by droughts, floods, and extreme weather events. The proposal seeks to improve compensation for crop losses caused by wild animals, such as elephants and wild pigs, through a coordinated assessment process involving the agriculture department.
The state of Karnataka is seeking the central government's intervention regarding aid norms.
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Who's involved
- KarnatakaIndian state whose forest department is reviewing the proposal for the insurance add-on cover.
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The entities involved
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Karnataka
Indian state
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Ministry of Home Affairs
government ministry of India