West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Announces Rs 350 Crore Assistance for 9 Lakh Farmers Under ‘Bangla Crop Insurance’ Scheme

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, January 9, 2025, Kolkata : Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has fulfilled her promise to assist Bengal's farmers by announcing a financial aid of Rs 350 crore under the 'Bangla Crop Insurance' scheme. Today, the Chief Minister shared this message of support on her official X handle, confirming that 9 lakh farmers in the state would directly benefit from the financial assistance.

This year, the state faced severe weather challenges, including frequent floods that caused significant damage to crops. The floodwaters submerged large agricultural areas in South Bengal, particularly in districts such as Howrah, Hooghly, East Burdwan, West Medinipur, and Bankura. Paddy fields and other seasonal crops were devastated, resulting in substantial financial losses for farmers. The farmers in North Bengal also faced similar hardships.

Standing by the farmers, Mamata Banerjee announced that the state government would provide financial relief, ensuring that those whose crops were affected by adverse weather conditions in the current Kharif season would receive compensation. Notably, under the 'Bangla Crop Insurance' scheme, farmers are not required to pay any premiums, as the state government covers the entire cost for crops, including potatoes and sugarcane.

In her tweet, Mamata Banerjee expressed her satisfaction in delivering this assistance, stating, "I am very happy to inform you that under the 'Bangla Crop Insurance' scheme, we have started providing financial assistance of Rs 350 crore directly to 9 lakh farmers of Bengal through their bank accounts. This assistance is being provided to all the farmers whose crops were damaged due to adverse weather conditions in the current Kharif season."

She further highlighted the success of the initiative, sharing that since the scheme’s inception in 2019, the state government has provided a total of Rs 3,562 crore to 1.12 crore affected farmers. This ongoing commitment underscores the government's dedication to supporting the agricultural community and alleviating the challenges faced by farmers in Bengal.