To safeguard agricultural livelihoods against unpredictable weather and natural disasters, the Cooperation Department, Government of Odisha, has officially opened registrations under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the Rabi 2026–27 season.
Eligible cultivators across the state have until December 15, 2026, to complete their enrolment and secure financial protection for their winter crops.
Designed to cushion farmers from unforeseen crop losses, the scheme covers nine notified crops for the Rabi season across designated areas: Paddy, Potato, Onion, Green Gram, Black Gram, Mustard, Groundnut, Sugarcane, and Sunflower.
Zero Premium Burden Up to Five Acres: Highlighting a farmer-friendly financial structure, the Odisha government is offering free crop insurance coverage for land holdings of up to a maximum of five acres. Under this arrangement, the State Government bears the farmer’s share of the insurance premium alongside its own subsidy contribution, complemented by subsidy support from the Government of India. Farmers are only required to pay a nominal token fee of Re. 1 per plot to facilitate bank account verification.
Who Can Apply and What You Need: Enrolment is open to all eligible categories, including loanee farmers, non-loanee farmers, and sharecroppers. To ensure seamless verification and direct benefit transfers, applicants must furnish two mandatory documents during registration:
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Aadhaar Card
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Agri-Stack Farmer ID
How and Where to Register: The state has established multiple accessible channels so no farmer is left behind before the December deadline:
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Loanee Farmers: Can complete their enrolment through Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS), Large-Sized Adivasi Multipurpose Cooperative Societies (LAMPCS), or their respective bank branches.
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Non-Loanee Farmers: Can register voluntarily via Common Service Centres (CSCs), Cooperative Banks, Commercial Bank branches, authorised insurance intermediaries, or official digital platforms.
For on-ground assistance, clarification on notified areas, or help with the application process, farmers can reach out to their nearest PACS/LAMPCS, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies (ARCS), Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies (DRCS), Chief District Agriculture Officer (CDAO), Block Agriculture Officer (BAO) offices, or authorised insurance representatives.
The Cooperation Department has issued a strong appeal to all eligible cultivators in Odisha to complete their registration well ahead of the 15 December 2026 cut-off to ensure uninterrupted financial security throughout the Rabi harvest cycle.
