Problem

Farmers across India frequently suffer crop losses due to extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, unseasonal rainfall, heatwaves, and cyclones. These losses can severely impact their income, increase debt burdens, and threaten their livelihoods. Many affected farmers face delays in compensation payments and challenges in accessing financial assistance, making it difficult for them to recover and prepare for future farming seasons.

Proposed Solution

The government should strengthen crop loss assessment mechanisms, ensure timely and transparent compensation payments, simplify the claim process, expand crop insurance coverage, and provide financial support and relief packages to farmers affected by extreme weather events.

Decision Makers

• Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare