A.P. farmers’ body seeks extension of crop insurance premium deadline
The Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham has requested the state government to extend the deadline for crop insurance premium payments to July 31. They argue that the current July 15 deadline is causing financial hardship for farmers and are calling for the restoration of free crop insurance.
Why it matters
The request highlights the ongoing financial struggles of farmers in India and the importance of state-subsidized agricultural insurance.
The Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) urged the State government to extend the deadline for payment of farmers’ share of premiums under the Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme for cotton, groundnut, and tomato crops from July 15 to July 31. It also demanded the restoration of free crop insurance for all crops during the 2026-27 kharif and rabi seasons.
In a representation to the Agriculture Commissioner, the organisation said the premium payment deadline under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is July 31, while the last date under the Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme for cotton, groundnut, and tomato is July 15, causing hardship to farmers.
The association stated that these crops are extensively cultivated in the Rayalaseema districts, including Kurnool, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Annamayya, and Chittoor, and requested that the deadline be aligned with PMFBY.
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