Finance
The Odisha government has urged qualified farmers to enroll in the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the Rabi 2026-27 season, with the registration closing on December 15, 2026.
As stated in a press release from the Cooperation Department, the registration for the crop insurance scheme has begun in the state to offer financial security to farmers against crop losses due to natural disasters and other unexpected risks.
Nine crops, such as paddy, potato, onion, green gram, black gram, mustard, groundnut, sugarcane, and sunflower, are now covered by insurance for the Rabi season in designated regions.
Farmers who are eligible, whether they are borrowers or not, as well as sharecroppers, can take advantage of the benefits offered by the scheme. The state government has provided free crop insurance coverage for qualifying farmers with land holdings of up to five acres. A token fee of Re 1 per plot will be charged for verifying bank accounts.
The Odisha government will cover the farmers’ portion of the insurance premium alongside its subsidy contribution, while the Centre will offer the relevant subsidy support.
Farmers receiving loans can sign up via Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS), Large-Sized Adivasi Multipurpose Cooperative Societies (LAMPCS), and relevant bank branches. Farmers who are not borrowers can finalize their enrolment via Common Service Centres (CSCs), cooperative banks, branches of commercial banks, insurance intermediaries, and approved digital platforms.
Aadhaar and Agri-Stack farmer ID are required for registration.
Farmers in need of help can visit their closest PACS or LAMPCS, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies (ARCS), Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies (DRCS), Chief District Agriculture Officer (CDAO), Block Agriculture Officer (BAO) offices, or authorized insurance agents.
The Cooperation Department has urged all eligible farmers to complete their enrolment by December 15 to secure crop insurance coverage for the Rabi 2026-27 season.
