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Tamil Nadu State Supplementary Crop Insurance Scheme

फसल बीमा — राज्य पूरक योजना (तमिलनाडु)

Agriculture Department, Tamil Nadu

💰 Benefit: State top-up insurance on PMFBY — additional premium subsidy for farmers

iAbout This Scheme

State-funded additional crop insurance for Tamil Nadu farmers supplementing the central PMFBY scheme, covering additional risk of localized crop losses not covered or inadequately covered under the national scheme.

🎁Key Benefits

Additional insurance cover over and above PMFBY
Compensates localized losses like hailstorm, flood, pest attacks
Premium subsidy by state government
Quick claim settlement through e-crop survey
Covers paddy, sugarcane, bananas, and oilseeds

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
Must be a farmer cultivating notified crops in Tamil Nadu
2
Must have enrolled in PMFBY for the same season
3
Both loanee and non-loanee farmers eligible

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📝How to Apply

Enrol in PMFBY First

Enrol in the central PMFBY scheme through your bank or Agriculture Department.

Apply for State Top-Up

Submit application at the Block Agriculture Extension Office for the state supplementary cover.

Verification of Crop Area

Agriculture officials verify crop area and sowing through field inspection.

Claim on Crop Loss

Report crop damage within 72 hours to the Agriculture Department. Surveyor assesses loss.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Can a farmer opt for this without PMFBY?

No, this is a supplementary scheme and requires PMFBY enrollment as a prerequisite.

Is it compulsory for loanee farmers?

For loanee farmers enrolled in PMFBY, the state top-up enrollment is facilitated by the bank.

Required Documents

Pattadhar Passbook / land records
Aadhaar Card
Bank passbook
PMFBY enrollment receipt

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

Pattadhar Passbook / land records

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Tamil Nadu State Supplementary Crop Insurance Scheme

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

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