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Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme

Pilot Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) in India: A Comprehensive Overview

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Introduction Agriculture in India is highly dependent on weather conditions. Variability in rainfall, temperature extremes, droughts, floods, and unseasonal events can significantly affect crop yields. Traditional crop insurance schemes often struggled to provide timely relief to farmers due to delayed loss assessments and area-based compensation models. To address these challenges, the Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme…

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National Agricultural Insurance Scheme

National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) in India: A Comprehensive Overview

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Introduction Agriculture in India remains highly vulnerable to natural calamities such as droughts, floods, cyclones, pests, and diseases. Small and marginal farmers, who form the majority of India’s agricultural sector, often bear the brunt of these risks. Crop failure not only reduces farmers’ income but also leads to indebtedness and poverty. To address these challenges,…

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Role of Big Data Analytics in Agricultural Decision-Making

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Introduction Agriculture, one of the oldest human activities, is undergoing a profound transformation in the digital age. With the emergence of advanced technologies, especially Big Data Analytics, agriculture is evolving into a more intelligent, data-driven industry. Traditional farming methods are increasingly being supplemented by decisions based on massive amounts of structured and unstructured data. From…

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Sector-Specific Guidelines in Disaster Management: A Strategic Approach to Reducing Vulnerability and Enhancing Resilience

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Introduction Disasters—natural or man-made—have profound and wide-reaching consequences across various sectors of society, from health and infrastructure to agriculture, education, and industry. While overarching disaster management frameworks provide foundational principles and strategies, sector-specific guidelines are essential for translating these principles into actionable, context-sensitive measures tailored to individual sectors. These guidelines are crucial in reducing vulnerabilities…

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