MODI KI GUARANTEE FOR KISAN SAMMAN
Making Agriculture Remunerative
Strengthening PM Fasal Bima Yojana
We will further strengthen the PM Fasal Bima Yojana through more technological interventions to ensure:
- Speedy and more accurate assessment
- Faster payouts
- Quicker grievance resolution
Past achievements and related agricultural commitments:
- Ensured unprecedented increase in MSP for major crops
- 5x increase in the agriculture budget from 2013 to 2024
- Livelihood of 4+ crore farmers protected under the PM Fasal Bima Yojana
Supporting Agricultural Initiatives:
Krishi Infrastructure Mission
We will launch a Krishi Infrastructure Mission for integrated planning and coordinated implementation of agri-infrastructure projects like:
- Storage facilities
- Irrigation
- Grading and sorting units
- Cold storage facilities
- Food processing among others
Digital Public Infrastructure in Agriculture
We will develop Digital Public Infrastructure to:
- Remove information asymmetry in agriculture
- Provide farmer-centric solutions and services
Using Technology to Aid Farmers:
- Launching Krishi Satellite
- Expanding access to Nano Urea
- High-yielding seeds
- Climate resilient varieties
Supporting Elements:
1. Technological integration
2. Faster claim settlement
3. Better assessment methods
4. Enhanced farmer protection