Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid has revealed the government’s intention to introduce crop insurance as a protective measure for farmers against losses resulting from natural disasters.
During a rice distribution event at Shyampur High School in Adarsha Sadar upazila of Cumilla, the minister announced that farmers affected by floods or other calamities would be compensated to relieve them of financial burdens.
He emphasized the government’s commitment to fulfilling pre-election promises, citing ongoing efforts under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s leadership to translate these commitments into action. Initiatives like family cards, farmer cards, and allowances for imams and muezzins are already in progress.
Furthermore, the minister highlighted the government’s efforts to enhance farmers’ financial resilience through incentives, support, and improved access to agricultural loans. Recognizing agriculture as the cornerstone of the national economy, he underscored the government’s priority in ensuring financial stability for farmers.
The introduction of crop insurance, in addition to existing support schemes, is anticipated to significantly decrease farmers’ susceptibility to natural disasters, the minister noted. He also reassured the public about the adequacy of food reserves to meet future demands and reiterated the government’s dedication to averting food shortages for citizens.
Subsequent to the event, jointly organized by the upazila administration and the upazila food controller’s office, a total of 1,879 beneficiaries in Amratali union each received 30 kg of rice through the food-friendly program.
