HP govt pushes wheat insurance enrollment by Dec 15 for Rabi 2025-26

• Himachal Pradesh government urges farmers to enroll in the Prime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme for wheat by December 15.
• Farmers in Hamirpur district must pay a premium of Rs 36 per canal (1.5%) for wheat crop insurance for the Rabi 2025-26 season.
• Kshema General Insurance Company will compensate farmers for wheat crop damage caused by natural calamities.
• Officials discussed increasing Kisan Credit Card (KCC) holders and directed banks to prioritize KCC coverage for farmers.

Why It Matters: Farmers can secure wheat crops against damage with insurance by Dec 15.