Agriculture
- Consider the following statements :
1. Coconut palm insurance scheme (CPIS) is implemented in the Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on pilot basis.
2. Coconut palm Insurance scheme (CPIS) was started since 2009 - 10.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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A pilot Coconut palm Insurance Scheme (CPIS) was introduced in 2009-10 For the benefit of coconut growers in major coconut growing states like Kerala, Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Goa, AP, West, Bengal and Maharashtra.
Correct Option: B
A pilot Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme (CPIS) was introduced in 2009-10 For the benefit of coconut growers in major coconut growing states like Kerala, Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Goa, AP, West, Bengal and Maharashtra. In this scheme, coconut plants of the age from 4th year to 60th year are covered. Insurance age from provided for total loss/death becoming useless of the plant. Fifty percent subsidy in premium is provided by Government of India and twenty five percent by the concerned state Government.