The Mizoram Gazette EXTRA ORDINARY Published byAuthority Regn. No. NE-313(MZ) 2006-2008 Rs. 2/- per issue VOL - XXXVI I Aizawl, Monday 29.12.2008 Pausa 8, S.E. 1930, Issue No. 523 NOTIFICATION No.B. 13015/1 i2008-AGR, the 17th December, 2008. Under the provision ofNational Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and as decided by the State Level Coordination Committee on Crop Insurance (SLCCI) in its meeting held on 10.12.2008, the Governor of Mizoram is pleased to implement National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) in the State of Mizoram during Rabi 2008-2009 on the following conditions. During Rabi 2008-2009 Season Mustard, French Bean, Field Pea and Potato will be covered under this Scheme. TheAgriculture Insurance Company ofIndia Limited (AIC) will be the Implementing Agency (AI) ofthis scheme as decided by the Govt. ofIndia. 1. Risks Covered and Exclusion: As contained in the scheme, these would be as under: (i) Natural Fire and Lighting. (ii) Storm, Hailstorm, Cyclone, Typhoon, Tempest, Hurricane, Tornado, etc. (iii) Drought Dry Spells, (iv) Pests/Diseases. Loses arising out of war and nuclear risks, malicious damage and other preventable risks shall be excluded. 2. Farmers Covered: The Scheme is applicable to all the farmers growing Mustard, French Bean, Field Pea and Potato Crops in the notified areas. a) On Compulsory Basis: The scheme is on compulsory basis to Loanee farmers availing Seasonal Agricultural Operation (SAO) loans from the Financial Institutions i.e. Commercial Banks, Cooperative Bankf, Regional Rural Banks and Primary Agricultural Cooperatives (PACs) for the insured crops within the stipulated period. b) On Voluntary Basis: For the Non-Loanee farmers, it is optional. I 3. Crops and Areas Covered: Crop: Potato Dist. No. District Notified Area Sl.No. Notified Area Circle 1 Champhai 1 Champhai 2 Hnahlan 3 Vaphai 4 Khawzawl 5 Khawhai 6 . Kawlkulh 7 Ngopa 2. Serchhip 1 Serchhip 2 East Lungdar 3 Thenzawl 4 N.Vanlaiphai I Crop: French Bean 1 Champhai 1 Champhai 2 Vaphai I 3 Khawzawl 4 Khawhai I 5 Kawlkulh 6 Ngopa I 2. Serchhip 1 Serchhip 2 East Lungdar 3 Thenzawl 4 N.Vanlaiphai Crop: Field Pea 1 Champhai 1 Champhai 2 Hnahlan 3 Khawzawl 4 Khawhai 5 Kawlkulh 6 Ngopa 2. Serchhip 1 Serchhip 2 Thenzawl 3 N.Vanlaiphai Crop: Mustard 2 Serchhip 1 Serchhip 2 Thenzawl , \_:, - ' 4. Indemnity Level, Sum Insured, Premium Rates, Seasonal Discipline: Crop wise indemnity level, sum insured, premium rates, seasonality discipline etc. are as per table given below: Indemnity Level, Sum Insured & Actuarial Premium Rates Notified Statewise Normal Coverage per Hectare Additional Coverage per Hectare Indemnity ( Level- I) ( Level- II ) Crop Level Sum Insured Applicable Sum Insured Applicable up to (Rs.) Premium Rate further (Rs.) Premium Rate Mustard 60% 7,900.00 2.00% 11,800.00 10.00% (i.e. Max 19,700.00) French 60% 33,500.00 2.00% 50,100.00 16.95% Bean (i.e. Max 83,600.00) Field 60% 25,000.00 2.00% 37,500.00 20.70% Pea (i.e. Max I ,; 62,500.00) I Potato 60% 42,200.00 2.00% 37,000.00 4.40% I (i.e. Max 79,200.00) "Normal Coverage (Level-l)" indicates the Sum Insured up to the value ofThreshold Yield, which attracts Normal Premium Rates, i.e lower of 'Flat' or'Actuarial Premium Rates'. "Additional Coverage (Level-Il)" indicated Sum Insured beyond the value ofThreshold Yield and up to value ofAverage Yield, which attracts Actuarial Premium Rates. However, in case ofLOANEE FARMERS, the ENTIRE CROP LOAN AMOUNT shall be COMPULSORILY covered as "Sum Insured", at the LOWER Premium Rate, regardless of the Sum Insured Limits stated above. Seasonality Discipline, LOANEE FARMERS NON-LOANEE FARMERS Crop Loaning Period Final Cut-off date Cut-off date for Final Cut-off date for receipt of receipt ofproposals for receipt of declarations by Bank Branches declarations by AIC byAIC Mustard 1st October, 2008 31st May, 2009 Within 1 monthof I month after the French Bean to 31st March, sowing/transplanting last date for receipt Field Pea 2009 of crop, OR 31st of Proposal at the Potato December, 2008 Nodal Branch whichever is earlier · -+ - The Final Cut-OffDate for receiving ofyield data tor Rabi 2008-01)Season from the Govt, of Mizoram to Implementing Agency (AIC) is 31st July, 2009. 5. Subsidy On Premium: The Small and Marginal Farmers are eligible for 10% subsidy on total premium which will be shared by the Central Govt. and State Govt on 50:50 basis. L. Tochhong, Principal Secretary to the Govt. ofMizoram, Agriculture Department. Published and Issued by Controller, Printing &Stationery Department, Government of Mizoram Printed atthe Mizoram Government Press, Aizawl. C/700.