Losses to crops due to natural calamities in the state are being compensated through Crop Insurance Scheme. During the years 2007-08 and 2008-09, Rs 78 crore 50 lakh was distributed among 1 lakh 10 thousand 529 farmers as crop insurance amounts against losses to their rabi as well as kharif seasons.

* Rs 78 crore paid as crop insurance to over 1 lakh farmers