Shrimp Crop Insurance Subsidy Scheme Haryana
Overview
Under the Intensive Fisheries Development Programme in Haryana, shrimp farmers can receive a subsidy on insurance premiums for their shrimp crop. This scheme reduces the financial risk faced by farmers who invest in shrimp cultivation by making crop insurance more affordable.
Objective
The scheme aims to encourage shrimp farming in Haryana by making insurance accessible and affordable. By reducing out-of-pocket insurance costs, it helps farmers protect their investment against natural calamities, disease outbreaks, and crop losses.
Benefits
- Subsidy on insurance premium, reducing the cost burden on farmers
- Protection against crop losses due to natural calamities, disease, and other risks
- Encourages investment in commercial shrimp farming
- Supports the growth of the fisheries sector in Haryana
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a shrimp farmer in Haryana
- Must be engaged in commercial shrimp cultivation in approved ponds or farms
- Should be registered with the Haryana Fisheries Department
- Must have a valid insurance policy for the shrimp crop
Exclusions
- Farmers not registered with the Haryana Fisheries Department are not eligible
- Subsidy is not available for shrimp farms outside designated cultivation zones
- Claims for losses not covered under the insurance policy are excluded
- Duplicate or fraudulent claims are strictly excluded
Application Process
- Register your shrimp farm with the Haryana Fisheries Department
- Obtain a shrimp crop insurance policy from an approved insurer
- Apply for the insurance premium subsidy at the Fisheries Department office
- Submit the application with proof of insurance and farm details
- Subsidy amount is transferred to the farmer’s account after verification
Documents Required
- Farm registration certificate with Haryana Fisheries Department
- Shrimp crop insurance policy document
- Land records or lease agreement for the shrimp farm
- Aadhaar card or identity proof
- Bank account details
- Passport-size photographs
