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Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme (CCIS)

व्यापक फसल बीमा योजना

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperation

iAbout This Scheme

Launched in Kharif 1985, the Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme (CCIS) was India's first national-level compulsory crop insurance scheme linked to crop loans. It covered yield losses in wheat, rice, cereals, millets, and oilseeds in participating states on area-yield basis. Premium was shared between farmers (1-2%), state, and Centre. CCIS was operational in 15 states and covered 15 million farmers at peak. It was replaced by the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) in 1999.

🎁Key Benefits

Compulsory crop insurance for loanee farmers
Coverage for yield losses due to natural calamities
Government subsidy on premium for small farmers
Claim settlement based on area-yield approach

✅Eligibility Criteria

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Scheme replaced by NAIS 1999 — historical archive

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📝How to Apply

Historical Scheme — No Active Application

This scheme has been discontinued. It has been superseded by newer programmes. Visit the successor scheme page or contact your district collector for current alternatives.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for farmer schemes?

Most farmer schemes are open to small and marginal farmers owning cultivable land up to 2 hectares. Specific schemes may have additional criteria. Aadhaar linkage with bank account is mandatory for DBT schemes.

How is the money transferred in DBT schemes?

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) sends money directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account, eliminating middlemen and ensuring timely delivery of financial assistance.

What documents are needed for farmer scheme registration?

Generally: Aadhaar card, land ownership documents (Khatauni/Khasra), bank passbook, mobile number linked to Aadhaar, and passport-size photograph.

Can tenant farmers apply for PM-Kisan?

No, PM-Kisan is only for landholder farmer families. Tenant farmers or sharecroppers do not qualify for PM-Kisan but may be eligible for other schemes like Fasal Bima.

Required Documents

This is a historical/discontinued scheme — no active application required
For research reference: consult Planning Commission archives or National Archives of India
Scheme records available at archive.india.gov.in

Editorial note: This page is researched, written, and regularly reviewed by the Aditya Raj Hirve using official government sources and notifications. Information is verified against the originating ministry or department portal before publication. Last reviewed: July 2026.

Always verify critical details directly from the official government portal before applying.

Required Documents

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Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme (CCIS)

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

Required Documents

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