Agricultural Insurance in Nepal: A New Book Released

A new book titled "Agriculture Insurance in Nepal" has been released, providing valuable information about the development of agricultural insurance in Nepal. The book is written by insurance expert Ravindra Ghimire, along with Shiv Sundar Ghimire, Giri Prasad Kandel and Sudip Paudel. It has been published by Benchmark Publications.

Expert Ghimire mentioned that this book is useful for researchers, professors, students, and insurance professionals. It is also relevant for those interested in the development and practice of agricultural insurance in Nepal. The book discusses the theoretical basis of agricultural insurance, along with insurance policies practiced in Nepal and around the world. It also analyzes the development of agricultural insurance in Nepal, its policies, programs, and institutional structures.

The book is divided into 14 chapters and covers topics such as the risks in agriculture, international and traditional risk management practices, and various agricultural insurance policies and best practices worldwide. It also talks about the legal foundations and subsidies related to agricultural insurance, the use of technology and the role of life insurance companies in this field. The book concludes with suggestions for improving the agricultural insurance sector in Nepal.

The book aims to provide important guidance for policymakers, researchers and practitioners, who want to develop the agricultural insurance market in Nepal.