Farmers Accidental Insurance Scheme
This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Dept., Gujarat. It aims to provide financial assistance to the families of registered farmers in the event of accidental death or disability.
- Department
- Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
- Who it is for
- Individual
About FAIS
The "Farmers Accidental Insurance Scheme" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to provide financial aid to the successors of registered farmers in case of accidental death or disability. The scheme does not cover natural or suicidal deaths.
Benefits
**Particular****Benefit (₹)**1. Accidental death/ 100% permanent Disability₹2,00,000/-2. In case of Accidently Loss of two eyes or two limbs or Hand and leg₹2,00,000/-3. In case of Accidently Loss of one eye and one limb₹2,00,000/-4. In case of Accidently Loss of one eye or one limb₹2,00,000/-
Who can apply (eligibility)
- The applicant or their parent must have a registered land record before the date of the accident.
- The death or disability must be caused by an accident.
- The deceased/disabled person must be the registered farmer, their spouse, or any legal heir (son/daughter).
- The applicant must possess a valid driving license in case of death/injury (For vehicular accident).
- The beneficiary must be between 5 to 70 years of age (For accidental death or permanent disability).
- Application should be made in the office of the concerned District Agriculture Officer within 150 days.
Exclusions
- Incidence of Natural & suicidal death are excluded.
How to apply
Online application
Step 1: The successor of the deceased or disabled farmer must submit an application within 150 days of the accident.
Step 2: The application must be submitted to the concerned District Agriculture Officer.
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Official links and guidelines
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