Farmers demand crop insurance as losses mount

India Sep 12, 2025

Massive floods hit Punjab this monsoon, flooding over 4 lakh acres in 23 districts and ruining key crops like paddy, wheat, and cotton.
The state declared the area flood-hit and promised ₹20,000 per acre in compensation—but many farmers say their actual losses are much higher due to waterlogging and late sowing.

Insurance only covers big block-level damage

Farmers report losing up to ₹70,000 per acre—way above what they'll get from the government.
They're now demanding a proper crop insurance scheme with government support so future disasters don't leave them stranded.
Right now, insurance only covers big block-level damage, not individual losses—leaving most farmers out in the cold when extreme weather hits.