💨 Abstract

The West Bengal government has spent Rs 3,564 crore this fiscal on a crop insurance scheme for farmers, protecting them from financial losses due to natural calamities. 16 crops are covered under the 'Sashya Bima' scheme, which has benefitted approximately 1.12 crore farmers. Compensation is provided within 45 days for crop damage due to calamities.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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