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Himachal Bank Tops National Ranking for PM Crop Insurance Scheme Implementation

The Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank has secured the first position at the national level for its outstanding implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu congratulated the bank and received a certificate of appreciation from its officials. The CM praised the bank's vital role in delivering welfare schemes to farmers and orchardists at the grassroots level. In a separate health initiative, the CM also announced plans for a State Nutrition Policy to address food quality and disease prevention.

Key Points: Himachal Bank Tops National PMFBY Ranking

  • Bank tops 'Co-operative Bank-Medium State' category
  • Recognized for Kharif 2024 & Rabi 2024-25 implementation
  • Received certificate from Agriculture Ministry
  • CM highlights bank's role in farmer welfare
  • State also formulating Nutrition Policy
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Himachal CM congratulates HPSCBL for securing first position nationally in PMFBY implementation

Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank secures first place nationally for implementing Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, praised by CM Sukhu.

"The Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank was playing a vital role in delivering various welfare schemes to farmers at the grassroots level. - Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu"

Shimla, January 21

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday congratulated the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited for securing first place at the National level for the effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

The Bank achieved first position across the country in the 'Co-operative Bank-Medium State' category for outstanding implementation of the scheme during Kharif 2024 and Rabi 2024-25. In this regard, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of India, issued a certificate of appreciation, praising the bank's efforts in successfully implementing the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

The certificate was presented to the Chief Minister today by the Bank's Chairman, Devendra Shyam and Managing Director Shravan Manta.

The Chief Minister said that the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank was playing a vital role in delivering various welfare schemes to farmers at the grassroots level. The bank has launched several effective initiatives for the welfare of farmers and orchardists, which have produced encouraging results.

Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh was also present on the occasion.

Earlier, the Chief Minister, on January 14, also stated that the government would formulate a State Nutrition Policy to ensure the availability of balanced, nutritious food for all vulnerable groups, including children, adolescent girls, and expectant and lactating mothers, during a review meeting of the Department of Health, Safety and Regulation.

He expressed concern that deficiencies in nutritional content and the presence of pesticides in food were contributing to an increase in diseases. He said that the state government was seriously addressing both issues and was working on effective solutions.

He said that the state government was continuously strengthening the health sector. World-class standards were adopted in medical education, ICUs were established in every medical college, and hospitals ensured a global-standard doctor-patient ratio.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great achievement for HP! But I hope this efficiency translates to timely claim settlements for farmers. Often the issue isn't enrollment, but getting the compensation after crop loss. Can the CM share data on claim settlement ratios?
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David E
Interesting to see the focus shift to nutrition policy as well. Pesticides in food is a massive, under-discussed issue in India. If the state can tackle both farmer welfare and public health, that's holistic governance. Kudos.
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Suresh O
As someone from a farming family in the hills, I know how unpredictable the weather can be. A good crop insurance scheme is a lifeline. Hope other cooperative banks take inspiration from Himachal's success. Jai Kisan!
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Anjali F
The nutrition policy part is very important. We focus so much on food security (quantity), but nutritional security (quality) is equally critical, especially for mothers and children. Hope this policy has clear, actionable steps and isn't just another announcement.
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Michael C
A national first position is no small feat. It shows effective administration and proper channeling of central schemes. This is the kind of positive, development-focused news we need to see more often from all states.

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