1. Historic DBT Payout to Millions of Farmers
On 11 August 2025, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will digitally disburse ₹3,200 crore in crop insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) to 30 lakh farmers, employing the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism. The event will take place at the Jhunjhunu Airstrip in Rajasthan, with a national webcast for remote participants. The Times of IndiaPress Information Bureaumint
2. State-Wise Distribution Breakdown
The payouts are split as follows: Madhya Pradesh farmers will get ₹1,156 crore; Rajasthan, ₹1,121 crore for over 7 lakh farmers; Chhattisgarh, ₹150 crore; and other states, ₹773 crore. mintPress Information Bureau
3. National-Level Event and Dignitaries Present
The program, chaired by Chouhan, will also feature Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Union MoS Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary, and Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena, among other officials and farmer leaders. Affected regions like Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Jaipur, and Kotputli-Behror will host in-person participants, while farmers nationwide will join virtually. Press Information BureauNews on Air
4. Simplified Settlement System for Faster Payments
Chouhan highlighted a new streamlined claim settlement mechanism that enables payouts based only on central subsidies, bypassing delay due to pending state contributions. From Kharif 2025, any delay by state governments or insurers will attract a 12% penalty, paid directly to farmers. mintPress Information Bureau
5. PMFBY’s Track Record and Transparency Push
Since its launch in 2016, PMFBY has processed over 78 crore farmer applications and disbursed ₹1.83 lakh crore in claims, although farmers have paid just ₹35,864 crore in premiums—a payout ratio exceeding five times the premium. Press Information BureauBusiness StandardThe Times of India
6. Technological Integration Aids Efficiency
Chouhan emphasized tools like YES-TECH, WINDS portal, AIDE mobile app, Krishi Rakshak Portal, and helpline 14447 have enhanced claim speed, accuracy of weather data, registration transparency, and village-level accessibility. Press Information BureauBusiness Standard
7. Boosting Farmer Confidence and Investment
The minister noted that timely DBT-enabled payouts, backed by tech transparency, will bolster farmers’ economic resilience, encourage reinvestment in crops, and mitigate risks posed by climate and crop failures. Press Information BureauThe Times of India
8. Symbol of Policy Efficacy and Farmer-Centric Governance
This unprecedented direct, large-scale payout marks a milestone in Indian agricultural policy, reaffirming the government’s commitment to farmer welfare and embracing technology for effective delivery of subsidies.
