Context: Response to Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) remains underwhelming.
Failure of PMFBY
Steps taken to rejuvenate PMFBY: Some welcome alterations included
Way Forward: The need is to first rid it of the remaining flaws that still deter the stakeholders from adopting it and then launching an intensive drive to promote it. That would be a step towards ensuring income security for farmers.