Canada understands that India has recently announced a new crop insurance scheme that is to be delivered at the state level in partnership with private insurance companies and whereby the farmer's share of the premiums would be reduced to 1.5% or 2% depending on the type of crop. This new scheme is scheduled to launch in June.
a. Could India indicate what crops will be covered under this new crop insurance scheme?
b. Could India indicate if producers under this new crop insurance scheme will be able to choose the level of coverage?