A.P. farmers’ body seeks extension of crop insurance premium deadline
The Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham has requested the state government to extend the deadline for crop insurance premium payments to July 31. They argue that the current July 15 deadline is causing financial hardship for farmers and are calling for the restoration of free crop insurance.
The Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) urged the State government to extend the deadline for payment of farmers’ share of premiums under the Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme for cotton, groundnut, and tomato crops from July 15 to July 31. It also demanded the restoration of free crop insurance for all crops during the 2026-27 kharif and rabi seasons.
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