The government will take steps to introduce crop insurance to protect farmers from losses caused by natural disasters, Food, Fisheries & Livestock, and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid said on Wednesday.
He stated that farmers would receive compensation through insurance if crops are damaged by floods or other natural calamities, ensuring they do not suffer financially.
The minister made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a rice distribution programme under the government’s food-friendly initiative, held at Shyampur High School field in Amratali Union of Adarsha Sadar Upazila, Cumilla, on Wednesday afternoon. The event was organized by the upazila administration and the office of the upazila food controller.
The minister said the government is working consistently to implement its pre-election commitments, noting that many had initially doubted whether those promises would be fulfilled.
He also highlighted several initiatives already underway, including family cards, farmer cards, and honorariums for imams and muezzins, adding that more such programmes are being implemented after the government assumed office.
Emphasizing the importance of agriculture, he said,
“Agriculture is the backbone of the country’s economy, and a significant portion of the population depends on it directly.”
He added that ensuring financial security for farmers remains a top priority, and the introduction of crop insurance would significantly reduce risks from natural disasters.
The minister further noted that the government has taken various measures to enhance farmers’ financial capacity, including incentives, support programmes, and easier access to agricultural loans, with plans to expand these efforts in the future.
On food security, he assured that the country currently has sufficient food stock to meet demand for the coming months, and the government is working to ensure that no one faces food shortages.
Among others, Cumilla Deputy Commissioner Md Reza Hasan and District Food Controller Nityananda Kundu spoke as special guests at the অনুষ্ঠানে, which was chaired by Adarsha Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Fatema Tuz Zohra. Local political leaders and officials were also present.
At the end of the event, a total of 1,879 beneficiaries in Amratali Union each received 30 kg of rice under the food-friendly programme.
