Gujarat Farmer Accidental Insurance Scheme

Introduction

• Gujarat Farmer Accidental Insurance Scheme is the welfare scheme of Gujarat Government for Farmers of State.
• It was started on 26th January 1996.
• Its main objective is to provide accidental coverage to farmer in case of death or permanent disability due to accident.
• From 01-04-2008, the farmer accidental insurace scheme is implemented by Director of Insurance, Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat.
• Department of Agriculture, Farmer Welfare and Cooperation is the nodal department of this scheme.
• This scheme is also known by other name which are :- "Gujarat Akasmaat Bima Yojana".
• Under Gujarat Farmer Accidental Insurance Scheme, financial assistance will be given in case of death or permanent disability of farmer or their family members.
• Farmer, his wife and all their children are eligible to claim the benefit under this Accidental Insurance Scheme.
• Financial Assistance of Rs. 2,00,000/- will be provided in case of death or permanent disability of farmer or any of thier family member.
• Financial Asssistance of Rs. 2,00,000/- will be provied in case of loss of hand, eyes or legs.
• Financial Assistance of Rs. 1,00,000//- will be provided in case of loss of one eye or one limb.
• Family Member aged between 5 to 70 years are eligible under this scheme.
• Death due to Suicide or by Natural Cause are not considered for claim.
• It is mandatory to apply within 150 days from the date of death or date of disability.
• Elgibile Beneficiaries can apply through application form.

Benefits of Scheme

• The following benefits will be given to Farmer of Gujarat and thier families in case of Death or Permanent Disability caused due to Accident :-

  Category	Amount of Assistance
  Death	Rs. 2,00,000/-
  Permanent Disability	Rs. 2,00,000/-
  Loss of Two Eyes Loss of Two Limbs. Loss of Hand and Leg. Loss of One Eye and One Hand or Leg. Loss of 100% Eyesight Loss of Hand above from Wrist. Loss of Leg above from Knee.	Rs. 2,00,000/-
  Loss of One Eye or One Limb	Rs. 1,00,000/-

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant should be a Residents of Gujarat.
• Only Farmer of Gujarat and thier Families are Eligible.
• The Age of Applicant should be between 5 to 70 Years.
• Death and Permanent Disability should be caused due to Accident.

Document Required

• The following documents are required at the time of applying for assistance under Gujarat Government's Farmer Accidental Insurance Scheme :-
  • Application Form.
  • FIR and Panchnama. (In Case of Death).
  • Post Mortem Report. (In Case of Death).
  • Death Certificate.
  • Disability Certificate. (In Case of Disability).
  • Indemnity Bond.
  • Aadhar Card of Deceased/Disabled.
  • Aadhar Card of Claimant.
  • Age Proof.
  • Bank Details.

How to Apply

• The only way to apply under Gujarat Farmer Accidental Insurance Scheme is through Application Form.
• Gujarat Farmer Accidental Insurance Scheme Application Form is available in the office of District Agriculture Officer or District Panchayat Office.
• Fill the Application Form properly and attach all the required documents.
• Submit the application form and all the documents in the office of District Agriculture Officer or District Panchayat Office.
• Application Form and Documents will be scrutinized by the official.
• After verification the amount of assistance will be transferred in the given bank account of claimant.

Important Links

• Gujarat Farmer Accidental Insurance Scheme Application Form.
• Gujarat Farmer Accidental Insurance Scheme Application Status.
• Gujarat Department of Agriculture, Farmer Welfare and Cooperation Portal.
• Gujarat Directorare of Insurance Portal.
• Gujarat Farmer Accidental Insurance Scheme Guidelines.

Contact Details

• Gujarat Department of Agriculture, Farmer Welfare and Cooperation Helpline Number :- 079-23250802.
• Gujarat Department of Agriculture, Farmer Welfare and Cooperation Helpdesk Email :- secagri@gujarat.gov.in
• Department of Agriculture, Farmer Welfare and Cooperation, Gujarat Government,
  Block Number 5, First Floor,
  New Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar,
  Gujarat.