This Policy is available to farming communities having farm incomes from cultivable area and who may get adversely affected on account of a Rainfall Deficit. They should be Members (in groups) of Micro Finance Institutions, Non Government Organisations, Government Sponsored Organisations and such affinity groups / institutions in rural and social sector.
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Covers the diminished agricultural output/yield resulting from a shortfall in the anticipated normal rainfall within a specific geographical location and specified time period. |
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Rainfall Insurance can transfer rainfall related risks faced by Indian farming community for food grain and plantation crops, to the global weather markets on competitive terms. It may be noted that access to international weather re-insurers with geographically diversified portfolio, facilitates cost reduction.
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Rainfall insurance can facilitate immediate and transparent claim settlement to the insured farming communities. |
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Due to its low administrative costs, Rainfall insurance is cost effective for the insurer as well, translating into lower premium levels compared to that of traditional crop insurance |