A state-level training programme on the use of the CCE-Agri App and loss assessment under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was held on Tuesday at Odisha State Cooperative Bank, Bhubaneswar.
The programme was attended by the Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, the Director of Agriculture and Food Production (DAFP), and the Additional Secretary of the Cooperation Department. Officials from the Agriculture, Horticulture, Statistics and Cooperation departments, along with representatives of leading insurance companies, also participated.
Addressing the participants, the Commissioner-cum-Secretary emphasised the effective use of the CCE-Agri App for conducting Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs).
He stressed the importance of accurate data collection, timely data entry and streamlined approval processes to ensure reliable crop-loss assessment and effective implementation of PMFBY across Odisha.
The Director of Agriculture also presented a district-wise analysis of data capturing and approval, highlighting the importance of improving efficiency and monitoring in the crop assessment process.
The programme aimed to strengthen coordination among concerned departments and stakeholders for more accurate and transparent implementation of the crop insurance scheme.
