Event Brief
Held at the stunning seaside venue of The Leela Kovalam from April 17 to 19, 2025, this flagship conference convened 200+ key stakeholders—senior government officials, insurers, tech innovators, and farmer representatives. The three-day agenda was designed to review PMFBY’s progress, align on future crop insurance policy, and promote state-farmer-insurer collaboration — all within a setting that balanced professionalism and cultural immersion.
🔧 Execution
Day 1 kicked off with high-level panel discussions and presentations focused on policy, new initiatives, and the path toward inclusive crop insurance. The afternoon sessions were followed by a networking dinner on the beachside overlooking the Arabian Sea, allowing delegates to build informal relationships and discuss shared challenges.
Day 2 delved deeper into innovation, featuring technical sessions on automation, satellite-based risk analytics, and climate-smart insurance models. The evening concluded with a gala night and award ceremony, celebrating top-performing insurers, implementing agencies, and districts. The gala wove in local music and cultural performances, creating a festive yet dignified atmosphere.
Day 3 began with interactive team-building workshops, encouraging collaboration among diverse stakeholders. This was followed by closing sessions that summarized insights, developed action plans, and set targets for expanding PMFBY’s reach. Virtual live-streaming and hybrid Q&A ensured remote participation from across the country, keeping the experience inclusive and transparent.
✅ Key Highlights & Outcomes
- Unified Stakeholder Collaboration: Gathered government, insurers, regulators, tech partners, and farmers under one roof to strategize the path to universal crop insurance by 2047.
- Innovation-Driven Discussions: Showcased emerging tech solutions—from claim automation to earth observation—that are shaping PMFBY’s evolution.
- Recognition of Excellence: Awards acknowledged outstanding contributions, with mentions of top insurers like SBI General and high-performing districts such as Haveri.
- Engaging Hybrid Format: Seamlessly blended in-person and virtual participation, enabling real-time farmer engagement, remote attendance, and session interactivity.
- Strengthened Bonds & Direction: The mix of professional discussions, gala celebrations, and team-building reinforced connections and committed attendees to future action plans on coverage, technology, and policy.
