How do I report a PMFBY loss using the Crop Insurance app on my phone?

Yes, you can intimate a localized or post-harvest loss using the official Crop Insurance app from the Government of India. Broadly the steps are: install the app, log in or register with your mobile number, choose the option to report crop loss, enter your policy or application details and the affected crop, give the date and cause of loss from the listed perils such as hailstorm or unseasonal rain, and submit. The app records your location and lets you attach photos of the damaged field, which helps the surveyor. After you submit, you get a docket or reference number, so note it down. The app is one of several channels, you can also use the insurer toll-free number, your bank or the agriculture office. Whichever you use, the timing rule still applies, report within about 72 hours of the loss event. App features and screens change with updates, so if a step looks different, follow the on-screen instructions or ask at a CSC.