What happened: PMFBY rejoining and Bihar rollout dates (as announced by PIB)
The Government of India, through an official PIB backgrounder, announced renewed State participation in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), with specific start seasons for multiple States. The PIB release links these rejoining decisions to State confidence in PMFBY as a centralized crop insurance safety net.
State-wise start dates mentioned in the announcement
PIB listed the following PMFBY participation start dates for selected States:
Andhra Pradesh rejoined PMFBY from Kharif 2022.Jharkhand rejoined PMFBY from Kharif 2024.West Bengal rejoined PMFBY from Kharif 2026.Bihar decided to implement PMFBY starting from Rabi 2026-27.
Background and earlier position: opt-outs and regional non-insurance relief models
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