AP CM Naidu directs officials to ensure crop insurance for cyclone-hit farmers

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Chief Minister said cyclones Arnab and Murasu caused significant losses to the agricultural sector this season

By BL Hyderabad Bureau

Updated - November 03, 2026 at 08:18 PM. | Hyderabad

Andhra Preadesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials of the Agriculture Department to ensure thatcrop insurance serves as a protective shield for farmers against losses caused by natural calamities by providing awareness and clear guidelines at the field-level. 

Addressing senior officials in Amaravati on Tuesday, the Chief Minister said due to cyclone Arnab and Murasu, which came in quick succession during this season, the agricultural sector suffered significant losses.

“For the Kharif season this year, we have notified 22 types of crops for insurance. Of these, yield-based insurance is being implemented for 15 crops, while weather-based insurance is being provided for the remaining seven crops. As a result of the proactive measures taken by the state government, farmer enrolment under crop insurance has increased significantly,” Naidu said adding Andhra Pradesh ranked sixth in the country in providing crop insurance coverage.

“This year, we have provided insurance coverage for crops cultivated by 17.07 lakh farmers. Paddy, red gram, groundnut, cotton, chilli and maize account for 90 per cent of the total insured area.A major portion of the paddy cultivation area is located in the 16 cyclone-affected districts,” he said. 

The government was also providing input subsidies to farmers. “When farmers receive both crop insurance and input subsidy, they can recover their investments and gain financial security.Agriculture Department officials must ensure that compensation reaches all farmers who have paid their insurance premiums. No farmer should suffer losses,” Naidu said. 

Stating that a total of 30,286 Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs) needed to be conducted, the Chief Minister directed the officials to complete them on time, according to a release.

Published on November 3, 2026

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