🌧️ AAIB Assesses Rain Impact on Crops; Paddy Fields Safe So Far

• The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board (AAIB) is actively assessing damage to crops nationwide following recent heavy rains. Focus is on estimating the full extent of damage and preparing relief programs. • Key Crop Status: • Paddy Cultivation: The 2025/26 season has begun with land preparation. Paddy cultivation lands are reported as safe and largely unaffected so far, with no damage recorded. • Other Insured Crops: AAIB is closely monitoring crops under free insurance, including maize, onion, potato, soya, and chilli, for potential impact from the downpours. • Compensation Policy (Free Insurance): • Paddy: Compensation set at Rs. 100,000 per hectare (up to a maximum of five acres). • Other Crops: Free damage compensation is provided up to 2.5 acres for insured crops like maize, onion, potato, chilli, and soya. • Farmers are urged to promptly report any damage. Additional compensation is available for farmers holding extra insurance coverage from the AAIB.