KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF MEMBER FARMERS OF GRAM PANCHAYAT

The book focuses on the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and its impact on member farmers of Gram Panchayats in the Anand, Vadodara, and Kheda districts of the middle Gujarat region in India. The PMFBY, launched in 2016, aims to provide widespread insurance coverage against crop failures, safeguarding farmers' income and stabilizing the agricultural sector, which contributes significantly to India's GDP and employs about half of the country's workforce. It also sheds light on the current state of PMFBY implementation in the selected districts, offering insights into the knowledge, attitude, and challenges faced by member farmers. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the dynamics surrounding agricultural insurance schemes and highlight areas for improvement in policy implementation. The study's comprehensive approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative aspects, provides a nuanced perspective on the complex relationship between farmers and agricultural insurance initiatives in India's evolving agricultural landscape.