Short Update
Centre eases crop insurance ID rules in Tamil Nadu for 2026-27
For the 2026-27 season in Tamil Nadu, the Centre has relaxed the Farmer ID requirement for landowners and Aadhaar-based OTP consent from landowners for tenant cultivators registering under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department said.
The deadline to insure paddy crops for the Samba, Thaladi and Pishanam seasons has been extended to December 1, 2026. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Vinoth urged farmers, including tenant cultivators, to register by then.