Rajasthan: Farmers vs Admin on Crop Insurance Issue

Farmers allege that insurance companies charge crores of rupees in lieu of premiums but refuse to pay compensation in case of disaster.

The farmer's movement, which has been going on for 68 days in Churu, Rajasthan, is at its peak. Thousands of farmers have camped at the collectorate demanding adequate compensation for crop damage. Farmers allege that insurance companies charge crores of rupees in lieu of premiums but refuse to pay compensation in case of disaster.