FAIS

Farmer Accidental Insurance Scheme

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Department: Agriculture and Co-operation Department

Nodal department: Agriculture and Co-operation Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Farmers, Spouses, Children

Tags: Farmers, Insurance, Accidental Death, Disability, Financial Assistance, Agriculture, State Government, Support, Family, Succession, Aadhaar, FIR

Details

The Farmer Accidental Insurance Scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the successors of registered farmers, including their children (sons/daughters) and spouses, in the event of death or disability resulting from an accident. This scheme is managed by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department of the State Government.

Benefits

  • - Financial assistance for successors in case of death or disability due to accident
  • Coverage for children and spouses of registered farmers
  • Financial assistance for successors in case of death or disability due to accident
  • Coverage for children and spouses of registered farmers

Eligibility

All registered farmers and their successors, including children and spouses, are eligible to apply for this scheme.

Application Process

Online

To apply, submit the application form along with the required documents to the District Agriculture Officer. The application form can be obtained from the Gram Sevak, District Agriculture Office, or the Assistant Director of Agriculture (Ext.) office. Required documents include:

  • 7/12 Certificate
  • Aadhaar Card of the deceased (attested copy)
  • Aadhaar Card of the heir (attested copy)
  • Accident FIR copy
  • Accident report
  • Age proof
  • Bank details
  • Copy of heir certificate showing final assessment of Medical Board/Civil Surgeon in case of permanent total disability
  • Postcard size photograph showing disability
  • Certificate with percentage of disability signed by the certifying surgeon
  • Collector's Accidental Death Certificate (if post-mortem has not been carried out)
  • Copy of FIR
  • Copy of Police Panchnama

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status