Govt to introduce crop insurance for farmers: agri minister

Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid has announced plans to introduce crop insurance aimed at protecting farmers from losses caused by natural disasters.

He said that farmers will receive compensation through insurance if their crops are damaged by floods or other natural calamities, ensuring they are not financially burdened.

The minister made these remarks today while speaking as the chief guest at a rice distribution event held at Shyampur High School in Amratali Union, under Adarsha Sadar Upazila of Cumilla.

The event was jointly arranged by the upazila administration and the upazila food controller’s office.

The minister said that the government is steadily working to fulfil the commitments made before the election.

While many had doubted these promises would materialise, he said that since Prime Minister Tarique Rahman assumed office, efforts have been underway to turn them into reality.

He further highlighted that initiatives such as family cards, farmer cards, and honorariums for imams and muezzins are already being implemented.

Emphasising the importance of agriculture, he described it as the backbone of the national economy, employing a large portion of the population.

Ensuring financial security for farmers, he said, remains a top government priority.

The introduction of crop insurance, alongside existing support programmes, is expected to significantly reduce farmers’ vulnerability to natural disasters, he said.

He added that the government has taken several measures to strengthen farmers’ financial capacity, including providing incentives, assistance, and easier access to agricultural loans. These efforts will continue to expand in the future.

The minister also assured that the country has sufficient food reserves to meet demand in the coming months, and that the government is committed to ensuring that no citizen faces food shortages.

Following the event, a total of 1,879 beneficiaries in Amratali Union each received 30 kg of rice under the food-friendly programme.