Marie Jarry

Government has approved the Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) for implementation on pilot basis in 50 districts from Rabi 2010-11 for remaining period of 11th Plan. Structure of Modified NAIS is more farmer friendly because of incorporation of various improvements such as (i) actuarial premium with subsidy in premium ranging 40% to 75% to farmers (ii) Unit area of insurance reduced to village panchayat level for major crops (iii) coverage of prevented sowing/planting risk...Read Full Story

Marie Jarry, the former second-grade teacher who resigned abruptly in May after taking a paid sick dRead Full Story

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today approved the Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS). The modified NAIS has been formulated, incorporating the necessary changes/modifications in consultation with States to remove the deficiencies and make it more comprehensive and farmer friendly. The Scheme will be implemented as a Central Sector Scheme on a pilot basis in 50 districts in last two years of 11th Five Year Plan starting from the Rabi season of 2010-11. Approval...Read Full Story

Have any of you heard of the ridiculous program called NAIS(national animal identification system)?   It will   require all those who own even one chicken, or other livestock animal, to register their premises, microchip and file birth, death and movement reports so the govt know where those animals are at any moment.   The silly reasons given for this program range from bird flu, mad cow,   bioterrorist attack or any number of "you need our help" garabage but the real reason is to benefit...Read Full Story

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