GS PrelimsAgricultureGovernment Policies and Schemes for Agriculture2001

National Agriculture Insurance Scheme replacing Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme was introduced in the year

1997

1998

1999

2000

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. The National Agriculture Insurance Scheme (NAIS), also known as Rashtriya Krishi Bima Yojana (RKBY), was launched by the Government of India. 2. It aimed at providing a comprehensive risk management tool for farmers against crop losses. 3. The NAIS was introduced replacing the earlier Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme (CCIS). 4. The scheme was launched from the Rabi season of 1999-2000. Therefore, the launch year is considered 1999.

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