The farmers have to pay the premium specified for the rain-dependent crops, in the bank that comes under their service area: Ragi crop - Rs 84 (per one acre), paddy - Rs 146; groundnut - Rs 84, - Rs 146 and horsegram - Rs 43. Applying for the scheme is mandatory for the farmers who have obtained crop loan, Chandrashekhar said. The last date for submitting application is August 31. For details contact Raita Samparka Kendra.
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