Weather-based crop insurance scheme has been implemented from this monsoon in Uttara Kannada district, according to report on Thursday.
The crops that will be covered under this scheme are pepper, areca nut, plantain, ginger, and mango. The loss will be estimated by the diseases to the crops owing to change in weather conditions based on reports of the local rain gauge centres and meteorological stations.
Universal Sompo General Insurance Company will be in-charge of Uttara Kannada district.
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