Crop Loss from Wild Animal Attacks Now Covered Under PMFBY
Crop Loss from Wild Animal Attacks Now Covered Under PMFBY
IN · Published Aug 31, 2026
The Indian government has announced that crop losses caused by wild animal attacks and paddy inundation will now be covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
This decision introduces a fifth add-on cover under the Localised Risk category for wild animal attacks and reintroduces paddy inundation as a localised calamity.

Impact & Risks

The inclusion of wild animal attacks and paddy inundation under PMFBY is expected to benefit farmers in states with high human-wildlife conflict, such as Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and others. Farmers in coastal and flood-prone states will also gain from the reintroduction of paddy inundation coverage. This move addresses a significant gap in crop insurance, as such losses were previously uncompensated. However, timely reporting and accurate identification of affected areas will be critical for the scheme's success.

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