So far, the state-run Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC) has been offering yield-based and weather-based crop insurance programs.

The Narendra Modi government is planning to review the National Crop Insurance Programme (NCIP) introduced by the UPA last year.

AIC is hopeful of retaining its leadership position in the agriculture insurance segment and aims to reach a premium target of over Rs 4,00...

Tamil Nadu government has called Centre's ''abrupt decision'' to implement National Crop Insurance Programme as a rude shock.

Farmers in Maharashtra would get Rs 562.14 crore under NCIP for the 2012-13 rabi (winter) season, Agriculture Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe P...

To insulate farmers from farming risks, govt has directed state governments to implement the new crop insurance scheme.