A farmer standing in his cauliflower field at dusk
People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata

National Agriculture Insurance Scheme

The National Agriculture Insurance Scheme (NAIS) was introduced by the Government of India to provide comprehensive insurance coverage and financial support to farmers against crop losses due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about National Agriculture Insurance Scheme
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsFarmers, Crop Insurance, Agriculture Subsidy, Natural Disaster Coverage

Before you apply

Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Confirm it on the official page: eligibility, documents, benefits and deadlines are set by the issuing department and are not part of this listing.

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