Yogi Adityanath’s New Plan to Protect Farmers’ Crops in Uttar Pradesh
The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh is launching new measures to protect farmers’ crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. The Yield Estimation System Based on Technology (YES-TECH) will be implemented statewide, focusing on wheat and paddy crops. The Agriculture Department is collecting data for the Rabi and Kharif seasons and appointing a Technology Implementation Partner.
The Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) will also be enhanced. Specific insurance dates for various crops have been set: June 30 for banana and betel leaf, July 31 for chilli, November 30 for tomato, capsicum, and green peas, and December 15 for mango.
Key Points
- YES-TECH will use machine learning and artificial intelligence.
- Data collection will cover the years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26.
- Emphasis on crop insurance at the Gram Panchayat level.
- RWBCIS will prioritize crops like banana, chilli, betel leaf, tomato, capsicum, green peas, and mango.
