Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Approves PM Fasal Bima Yojana for 2026-27 to Provide Economic Security to Farmers The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved the continuation of the Prime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme (PM Fasal Bima Yojana) and the restructured weather-based crop insurance scheme for the fiscal year 2026-27. This decision aims to provide financial security to farmers affected by natural calamities, adverse weather conditions, and crop losses. The scheme will be implemented across all districts of the state, covering major crops for the Kharif season (2026) and the Rabi season (2026-27). Additionally, selected districts will see the application of the weather-based crop insurance scheme for commercial crops. Under the PM Fasal Bima Yojana, farmers will be required to pay a minimal premium. For Kharif crops, the premium rate is set at 2% of the insured amount, while for Rabi crops, it is 1.5%. For annual commercial crops, the farmer's share of the premium is capped at a maximum of 5%. The central and state governments will jointly bear the remaining premium cost, ensuring that farmers face minimal financial burden. The scheme mandates that insurance coverage be provided at the gram panchayat level for major crops. The restructured weather-based crop insurance scheme will be applicable in selected districts, allowing farmers to enroll one day before the onset of seasonal risks. The government has also fixed the deadline for enrollment, with Kharif crop insurance to be registered by July 31, 2026, and Rabi crop insurance by December 31, 2026. However, the Kharif enrollment deadline may be extended further, as per the department's guidelines. The decision was taken during the cabinet meeting held on August 4, 2026.#insurance_companies #uttar_pradesh_cabinet #pm_fasal_bima_yojana #weather_based_crop_insurance_scheme #kharif_season
Yogi Cabinet Approves 22 Proposals Including Double Salaries for Educators and Tablet Distribution for Students The Uttar Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved 22 proposals on April 7, 2026, focusing on education, infrastructure, and social welfare. Among the key decisions was doubling the salaries of teachers and instructors, with educators receiving 18,000 rupees monthly and instructors 17,000 rupees, effective from April 1. This move aims to address long-standing demands for better compensation, benefiting nearly 2 lakh families. A major initiative under the "Swami Vivekananda Youth Empowerment Scheme" involves distributing tablets to 25 lakh students, enhancing digital access for youth. The cabinet also approved a framework for procurement and distribution, ensuring the project’s smooth execution. Land rights were granted to displaced families from the 1947 Partition and those eligible under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). These families will now hold ownership rights over their ancestral land, with specific allocations in districts like Rampur, Pilibhit, and Bijnor. The amendment to the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code 2006 facilitates this process, benefiting over 12,000 families. Transportation infrastructure saw significant expansion, including 49 new bus stops under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. This brings the total to 72 bus stops, covering 52 districts. The project mirrors airport-like facilities, improving connectivity. Additional bus stations and depots will be constructed in areas like Hathras, Bulandshahr, and Balarampur. Industrial development received a boost with eight investment proposals approved, including subsidies and incentives for large-scale projects.#yogi_adityanath #uttar_pradesh_cabinet #swami_vivekananda_youth_empowerment_scheme #citizenship_amendment_act #dr_br_ambedkar_monument_development_scheme
