SchemesSaturday, 8 August 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
PMFBY for Kharif 2026 in Villupuram: notified crops, insurers and premium rates
Villupuram farmers have been urged to enroll under PMFBY for Kharif 2026, with five notified crops and crop-wise premium rates announced.
Key highlights
Direct fact
For the Kharif 2026 season, Villupuram Collector Sheik Abdul Rahman urged farmers to enroll under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), which is being implemented through Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Limited.
Key specifics
- The notified crops for Kharif 2026 are paddy, groundnut, pearl millet, banana and tapioca.
- Farmers with crop loans can enroll through PACCS or nationalised banks.
- Non-loanee farmers can register through CSCs, PACCS or nationalised banks.
- Premium per acre is ₹764 for paddy, ₹624.68 for groundnut, ₹252 for pearl millet, ₹725 for banana and ₹507.06 for tapioca.
- Applicants must submit Aadhaar card, bank passbook and the latest Chitta/Adangal extract.
Exam lens
Question type: scheme facts and crop insurance, with crop-wise premium and registration channels; remember PMFBY, Kharif 2026, Villupuram, Universal Sompo, and the five notified crops. TNPSC may ask which documents are needed for non-loanee farmers.