Chhattisgarh Government has implemented weather based Crop Insurance scheme for seven horticulture crops in the current Kharif season, an official statement informed on Sunday.
The crops are-Tomato, Brinjal, Amrud, Banana, Papaya, Chilly and Ginger. loan-free farmers can voluntarily cover themselves under the insurance scheme. Aadhaar card is mandatory for this purpose.
A circular has been issued from the Directorate of Horticulture Naya Raipur, to this effect.
The Department officials said farmers can avail the facility at the Common Service Centre before July 31. The approved Insurance company is Bajaj Alliance General Insurance Company.