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The Union Agriculture Minister has recently unveiled  new inititives under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

Launch of KRPH, LMS and SARTHI Portal under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna

• Newly launched initiatives include the Learning Management System (LMS), Krishi Rakshak Portal (KRP), Helpline for KRP– 14447, and SARTHI Portal.
• Objective of the Initiatives: Empower farmers, streamline grievance redressal processes and enhance agricultural training for sustainable growth in the farming community.

Krishi Rakshak Portal and Helpline (KRPH) 14447

• Centralized Platform: Launched to provide a central platform for farmers’ assistance and grievance redressal.
• Significance:
  • Multilingual Support: Provides communication in multiple languages for enhanced accessibility.
  • Real-time Grievance Resolution: Facilitates quick resolution of compensation delays and insurance queries.
  • Technical and Digital Empowerment: Offers the opportunity for stakeholders to contribute to empowering farmers technically and digitally.

About Learning Management System (LMS)

• Collaboration with NeGD: Developed in partnership with the National E-Governance Division.
• Target Audience: It is aimed at stakeholders such as farmers, insurance companies, Government officials, and PMFBY participants.
• Goal: Provide essential skills and knowledge for efficient crop insurance and agricultural credit.
• Features:
  • Interactive Modules: Facilitates engaging learning experiences.
  • Personalized Training Programs: Tailored to individual needs.
  • Accessible Resources: Ensures easy access to educational materials.

About SARTHI Portal

• About: Sarthi Portal is an agri-insurance sandbox framework platform, introduced to enhance the efficiency of the PMFBY through innovative insurance frameworks.
• Collaboration with UNDP India: Developed in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Extends insurance coverage beyond crop losses to include health, life, home, and other areas.
• Access: Accessible through the AIDE app on the Android App Store.
• Advancements Beyond Traditional Crop Insurance: Offers a variety of insurance products tailored to farmers’ needs and includes vital assets like tractor machinery for comprehensive risk mitigation.

News Source: PIB