India becoming tech ambitious agri-insurance market globally, says EDME insurance brokers’ official
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Summary
Anchored by PMFBY, the country is operating the largest crop insurance ecosystem globally by farmer count, says Navin Sharma, senior leader of the company
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population ~150 million farming households, 42% of workforce
Key Numbers
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
MSP for 23 crops
PM-KISAN: Rs 6,000/year to 9 crore farmers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right