MKSY

The scheme was launched on September 6, 2019, to provide relief and support to farmers in case of crop damage due to natural calamities and was implemented by the Revenue Department of the Government of Gujarat in collaboration with the Agriculture and Co-operation Department.

Details

Mukhya Mantri Kisan Sahay Yojana is implemented by the Revenue Department of the Government of Gujarat in collaboration with the Agriculture and Co-operation Department. The Revenue Department is responsible for the implementation of the scheme, including the verification of crop damage and the disbursal of compensation to eligible farmers. The Agriculture and Co-operation Department provides technical assistance and support for the implementation of the scheme to ensure that farmers receive timely and adequate relief in case of crop damage due to natural calamities.

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Key Points

• The main objective behind launching this scheme is to provide financial assistance to farmers of Gujarat in case of crop loss.
• Financial Assistance will only be provided to farmers if Crop Loss is due to natural calamities.
• No premium will have to pay by the farmers to get themselves registered under Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana.
• Financial Assistance will only be paid up to a maximum of 4 Hectares of Agricultural Land.
• Eligible Farmers can apply by visiting their nearest E Gram Centre to avail the benefit of financial assistance in case of crop loss.

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Eligibility

• The applicant must be a farmer residing in Gujarat state.
• The applicant must have availed of a loan for agricultural purposes from a cooperative institution or a bank.
• The applicant must have suffered crop loss due to natural calamities such as drought, flood, or earthquake.
• The applicant must possess the land for agricultural purposes in his/her name or have the right to cultivate such land.
• The land should be surveyed by the Revenue Department of Gujarat and should have a record of rights.
• The crop loss should be certified by the Revenue Department of Gujarat.
• The applicant should have insured the crop under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana or any other crop insurance scheme recognized by the Government of Gujarat.