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Option 3 : 2019-20
The correct answer is 2019-20.
- The Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar announced that Andhra Pradesh has decided to rejoin the PMFBY following talks between Union Agriculture Minister and AP Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy.
- The first state to opt out was Bihar in 2018-19. West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh left the PMFBY in 2019-20, while Telangana, Jharkhand, and Gujarat opted out in 2020-21.
- Union Agriculture Secretary Manoj Ahuja had met Reddy and then a team gave a presentation to him regarding the scheme on July 7.
- All these issues have been resolved now. Therefore, the state has decided to rejoin the PMFBY, an official said.
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
| Launched on | 18 February 2016 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Replaced |
National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS) |
| Launched by | Narendra Modi |
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