The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Extend crop insurance premium deadline till July 31, YSRCP urges government
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The Hindu Bureau
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The YSRCP has requested the Andhra Pradesh government to extend the crop insurance premium deadline to July 31 due to severe rainfall deficits. The party highlights that drought conditions have hindered sowing, preventing many farmers from enrolling in the insurance scheme.
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has urged the Andhra Pradesh government to extend the deadline for payment of premiums under the Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) from July 15 to at least July 31, 2026, citing a severe rainfall deficit and worsening drought conditions across the State.
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