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Agricultural Insurance in India: Problems and Prospects

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Publication date
20/03/2008
Number of Pages
80
Language:
English
Type of Publication:
Working Papers & Briefs
Focus Region:
Asia and the Pacific
Focus Topic:
Climate / Weather / Environment
Type of Risk:
Weather & Climate related
Type of Risk Managment Option:
Risk transfer
Commodity:
Crops
Author
S.S. Raju, Ramesh Chand
Organization
National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

This present study looks at the genesis of agricultural insurance in India,
examines various agricultural insurance schemes launched in the country from time to time and the coverage provided by them. Major issues and problems faced in implementing agricultural insurance in the country are discussed in detail.