PMFBY Crop Insurance in Telangana
Farmer pays 2% premium for kharif and 1.5% for rabi crops; state and central governments share the remaining actuarial cost under PMFBY.
Eligibility in Telangana
- Farmers in Telangana can enroll at any TS-ePASS e-Seva centre, CSC or bank branch
- Kharif season cut-off: end of July; Rabi season cut-off: end of December
- All farmers — owner-cultivators, tenant farmers and sharecroppers — growing notified crops in notified areas
- Both loanee farmers (auto-enrolled via KCC) and non-loanee farmers (voluntary enrollment) are eligible
- No minimum land holding requirement
- Enrollment must be before the season cut-off date (kharif: end of July; rabi: end of December — verify with your state)
Documents Required
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar card (mandatory) |
| 2 | Land records — 7/12, Khatauni, Patta or equivalent showing crop sown and area |
| 3 | Sowing certificate from Gram Sevak or Patwari |
| 4 | Bank account passbook (for credit of claims) |
| 5 | Passport-size photographs (2 copies) |
| 6 | For tenant farmers: tenancy agreement or landowner declaration |
How to Apply for PMFBY Crop Insurance in Telangana
- 1Check notified crops for Telangana
PMFBY covers crops notified by the Telangana Agriculture Department each season. Verify at pmfby.gov.in or your local agriculture office.
- 2Enroll before the state deadline
Kharif cut-off is last date of July; Rabi cut-off is last date of December. Deadlines for specific crops may vary — check with your district agriculture office.
- 3Visit bank, CSC or TS-ePASS centre
Loanee KCC farmers are enrolled automatically. Non-loanee farmers must submit Aadhaar, land records (Pahani / 7/12), sowing certificate, and bank account details.
- 4Pay 2% farmer premium share
For KCC holders, the premium is auto-debited from your loan account. Non-loanee farmers pay at the bank counter or CSC.
- 5Keep your Policy Reference Number
Use it on pmfby.gov.in or the Fasal Bima app to track claim status. Report crop loss within 72 hours of the calamity.
Whom to Contact in Telangana
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Source: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare — PMFBY operational guidelines and state notifications - Telangana state portal and state gazette notifications. Updated: reviewed quarterly and updated within 48 hours of any state budget or ministry notification change · Report an error
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for PMFBY crop insurance in Telangana?
Visit any bank branch, CSC, or TS-ePASS e-Seva centre in Telangana before the kharif (end of July) or rabi (end of December) cut-off date. Bring Aadhaar, Pahani/7/12 extract, sowing certificate, and bank passbook. KCC loanee farmers are enrolled automatically.
What crops are covered under PMFBY in Telangana?
PMFBY in Telangana covers major kharif crops such as paddy, maize, cotton, groundnut, red gram, and soybean, and rabi crops like jowar, bengal gram, and sunflower, depending on the season notification. Verify the current notified crop list at your district agriculture office or pmfby.gov.in.
What is the premium rate for PMFBY in Telangana?
Farmers in Telangana pay 2% of the sum insured for kharif crops, 1.5% for rabi crops, and up to 5% for horticultural and commercial crops. The Telangana state government and the central government share the remaining actuarial premium.
How long does a PMFBY claim settlement take in Telangana?
Widespread calamity claims (yield shortfall) are settled within 2 months after crop-cutting experiment data is submitted. Localized and post-harvest loss claims are settled within 30 days of the damage survey.
Where is the Telangana PMFBY nodal office?
The nodal department for PMFBY in Telangana is the Agriculture & Cooperation Department, Government of Telangana. You can also contact district agriculture offices or reach the helpline at 040-24600434 during office hours.
Can tenant farmers in Telangana enroll in PMFBY?
Yes. Tenant farmers and sharecroppers in Telangana can enroll by submitting a tenancy agreement or a declaration co-signed by the landowner, along with the standard documents at any bank branch or CSC.
Disclaimer: For information purposes only. Subsidy rates, deadlines, and nodal contacts are sourced from official state portals and may change each financial year without notice. NaPanta bears no liability for any loss or inconvenience arising from reliance on this information. Always verify current terms at the official Telangana state portal before proceeding. NaPanta (FarmGreen Agritech India Private Limited) is not affiliated with any government ministry or state agency.