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Agriculture
Tripura Agriculture Minister Calls for PMFBY Reform and Expanded Soil Health Cards
✍️ tripuratimes.com
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 12:37 PM
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The Agriculture Minister of Tripura urged the central government to revamp the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, issue more soil health cards and increase the MIDH grant to boost farmer support.
The Agriculture Minister of Tripura has formally appealed to the Union government for a comprehensive overhaul of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). The minister highlighted gaps in the current insurance framework that limit timely payouts to farmers facing crop losses.
In addition to the insurance reform, the minister advocated for the issuance of additional soil health cards across the state. He emphasized that broader coverage would enable better soil diagnostics and more targeted nutrient recommendations for cultivators.
The minister also sought a higher allocation under the MIDH scheme, arguing that increased funding is essential to sustain agricultural initiatives and improve rural livelihoods in Tripura.
These demands are part of the state’s broader strategy to strengthen agrarian resilience and align with national objectives for farmer welfare.
The ministry plans to submit a detailed proposal to the central authorities in the coming weeks, seeking prompt action on the outlined measures.
In addition to the insurance reform, the minister advocated for the issuance of additional soil health cards across the state. He emphasized that broader coverage would enable better soil diagnostics and more targeted nutrient recommendations for cultivators.
The minister also sought a higher allocation under the MIDH scheme, arguing that increased funding is essential to sustain agricultural initiatives and improve rural livelihoods in Tripura.
These demands are part of the state’s broader strategy to strengthen agrarian resilience and align with national objectives for farmer welfare.
The ministry plans to submit a detailed proposal to the central authorities in the coming weeks, seeking prompt action on the outlined measures.