Govt to roll out pig insurance scheme in August

The government has announced August as Pig Insurance Month to help revive the pig industry, which collapsed following the African Swine Fever epidemic.

The initiative follows a decision by the Presidential Task Force, with the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board preparing a special insurance scheme for livestock farmers. 

The programme aims to encourage farmers to insure breeding pigs, including those maintained at commercial farms registered with the Department of Animal Production and Health.

The scheme provides coverage for deaths caused by African Swine Fever, sudden accidents, and other pig diseases. 

Breeding pigs aged between six months and 4½ years are eligible for annual insurance protection up to Rs. 200,000.

Farmers can obtain details of the scheme from district offices of the Insurance Board, veterinary offices, livestock development officers, or by calling the hotline 1918. (Newswire)

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