Farmers in Mysuru district have been urged to opt for crop insurance under the Karnataka Raitha Suraksha Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana being implemented by the State Government.
The Deputy Director of Agriculture Mr. Chandrashekar said that 19 crops will be covered under the scheme and the last date for registration varies was fast approaching.
He said that insurance will be beneficial for farmers practicing agriculture under rainfed conditions and will help them tide over financial distress in case of a crop failure.