_______ has won the National Award for the best implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), which is acrop subsidy insurance scheme, for the year 2022-23?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) Karnataka.

Karnataka received the National Award for the best implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for 2022-23. The state achieved a 47.74% increase in farmer enrollments, rising from 16.15 lakh in 2021 to 23.86 lakh in 2022. Additionally, the insured area expanded by 41.80% during the same period. The award was presented on April 14, 2023.

Information Booster

• Formation Date: PMFBY was launched on February 18, 2016, to provide comprehensive crop insurance coverage to farmers across India.
• Objectives: The scheme aims to support sustainable agricultural production by providing financial assistance to farmers for crop losses due to unforeseen events.
• Coverage: It includes food crops (cereals, millets, pulses), oilseeds, and annual commercial/horticultural crops.
• Premium Rates: Farmers pay a uniform premium of 2% for Kharif crops, 1.5% for Rabi crops, and 5% for annual commercial and horticultural crops, while the government provides subsidized premium support.

Additional Information

• (A) Punjab – Punjab is a leading agricultural state known for its wheat and rice production. The state has actively participated in PMFBY and other agricultural initiatives.
• (B) Uttar Pradesh – Uttar Pradesh has a diverse cropping pattern, growing sugarcane, wheat, rice, and pulses under various agricultural schemes.
• (D) Tamil Nadu – Tamil Nadu has shown strong agricultural growth, with significant contributions in horticulture, rice, and millet production, along with active participation in crop insurance programs.