Published: 18 November 2025Economy
PMFBY to Cover Wild Animal Crop Damage and Flood Inundation from Kharif 2026
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) announced expansion of coverage from Kharif 2026 to include crop losses caused by wild animals — including elephants, wild boars, nilgai, deer, and monkeys — and paddy field inundation due to flooding or waterlogging.
This is particularly significant for Rajasthan where nilgai and wild boar damage to crops is a major concern for farmers, especially in districts bordering wildlife sanctuaries. The expansion aims to provide insurance relief to farmers in forest-adjacent and flood-prone areas. Official PMFBY/RWBCIS data show Rajasthan with 194,214,997 applications enrolled and ₹31,554.48 crore in paid claims from 2016-17 to 2024-25 as on 31 December 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
What new PMFBY cover starts from Kharif 2026?
From Kharif 2026, PMFBY will cover crop loss due to wild animal attacks and paddy inundation under approved modalities.
Which wild animals are cited in the PMFBY update?
The official release cites crop losses caused by elephants, wild boars, nilgai, deer and monkeys.
Why is the update relevant for Rajasthan?
Nilgai and wild boar damage to crops is a major concern in Rajasthan, especially in districts bordering wildlife sanctuaries, so the new wild-animal cover is relevant for affected farmers.
What official PMFBY claims figure is available for Rajasthan?
Official cumulative PMFBY/RWBCIS data show Rajasthan with ₹31,554.48 crore in paid claims from 2016-17 to 2024-25 as on 31 December 2025.
How will farmers report wild-animal crop loss?
As per the official release, farmers will report losses within the prescribed window through the Crop Insurance App by uploading geotagged photographs.
