Compensation under the the Prime Minister’s crop insurance scheme has been released to farmers who were not able to take up sowing during the kuruvai season in 2026-27 in Tiruvarur district.
According to an official release, the Centre has announced that a sum of ₹77.70 crore would be distributed as compensation to farmers in 159 hamlets in Tiruvarur district under the ‘prevented sowing’ clause of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
While a sum of ₹12.05 crores would be disbursed to 4,868 farmers in the first phase on October 24, for others it would be disbursed in the subsequent phases. The amount would be credited directly into the accounts of yje beneficiaries. Kuruvai coverage in Tiruvarur district stood at 77573 hectares last year and dropped by 31,235 hectares this year, the release added.
Published - October 24, 2026 05:48 pm IST