Farmer Suicide Ex-Gratia

श्रेणियाँ: सामाजिक कल्याण और सशक्तिकरण

उप-श्रेणियाँ: Crisis/Disaster/Accident, वित्तीय सहायता

लक्षित लाभार्थी: व्यक्तिगत, Family

टैग: Suicide, Farmer, Financial Assistance

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What Is The Maximum Amount Of Financial Assistance That The Family Of The Deceased Farmer Can Receive Through This Scheme?

The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹ 7,00,000 to the family members of the deceased farmers/tenant farmers.

Which Reasons Can Be Considered Agrarian Reasons For Suicide?

The reason agrarian reasons for the suicides can be: Failure of Bore wells, Raising of Commercial crops with a high cost of cultivation, Non-Remunerative Prices, Oral tenancy, ineligibility to avail of Bank Loans, Private lending with higher interest rates, Adverse seasonal conditions, Heavy expenditure incurred towards Children education, ill health, and marriages.

How Is The Term “Farmer” Defined For The Purpose Of This Scheme?

The term "farmer" shall include every person who derives substantial livelihood from farming, not limited to those with title to land, but including tenant farmers and women farmers.

In Whose Bank Account Can The Amount Of The Financial Assistance Be Disbursed?

The beneficiary of the financial assistance should be a family member of the deceased farmer.

What Is The Purpose Of The Helpline In This Scheme?

Any farmer or a friend, relative, family member, or well-wisher may bring to the notice of the Collector, any situation of extreme distress of a farmer or the livelihood of such extreme act by making use of the helpline at the Collectorate. Such information shall be flashed from the Collectorate to Division Office and Mandal office immediately and the RDO and his staff will get in touch with that family immediately and organize appropriate counseling at the District level and work out a package to insulate them from the pressures of money lenders.

How Can The Family Of The Deceased Farmer Be Safeguarded From The Moneylenders?

The RDO and his staff will get in touch with that family immediately and organize appropriate counseling at the District level and work out a package to insulate them from the pressures of money lenders.

Who Can Inform The Collectorate About The Situation Of Extreme Distress Of A Farmer?

Any farmer or a friend, relative, family member, or well-wisher may bring to the notice of the Collector, any situation of extreme distress of a farmer or the livelihood of such extreme act by making use of the helpline at the Collectorate.

What Shall Be The Objective Of The "Special Grievance Day"?

The Special Grievance Day shall be held at the Collectorate once a month for farmers to cover all issues of farmers including farmer suicide, distress, Government schemes, and land issues.

When Was The Government Order Of The Scheme Guidelines First Issued?

The Government Order of the Scheme Guidelines was first issued on 14th October 2019.

What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?

The objectives of this scheme are to support the family members of the deceased farmers/tenant farmers, who commit suicide due to agrarian reasons.

Who Shall Be The Point Of Contact At The Collector’s Office In Case Of Suicide By A Farmer?

A Point of Contact at the Collector's office of the rank of Superintendent shall be designated as in charge of farmer suicide cases and assistance to victim families.

How Will The Suicide By The Farmer Affect His/Her Family's Prioritization For The Government Schemes?

In the process of Rehabilitation, benefits of other Government schemes should be provided on a priority basis to the family members of the deceased farmer as per the eligibility.

By When Is The District Collector Expected To Visit The Place Of Occurrence And For What Purposes?

The District Collector shall visit the place of occurrence along with Agriculture and Revenue department officials to extend moral support and initiate further necessary action.

What Additional Documents Are Required In Case The Suicide Is Committed By A Tenant Farmer?

If the suicide is committed by a tenant farmer, documentary evidence of the lease such as Revenue Records, or Crop Cultivators Rights Card (CCRC).

What Shall Be The Composition Of The Mandal Level Committee?

The Mandal Level Committee shall comprise the following: * Tahsildar : Chairman. * Agricultural Officer: Convener. * Sub-Inspector of Police: Member.

What Shall Be The Composition Of The Division-Level Level Committee?

The Division-level Three Member Committee comprises the following: * R.D.O./Sub Collector: Chairman. * Asst. Director of Agriculture (concerned): Convener. * Deputy Superintendent of Police (concerned): Member.

By When Should The Mandal-Level Committee Furnish Their Preliminary Report To The Divisional Level Committee?

Mandal-level Committee shall visit the place of occurrence of farmer suicide, conduct an inquiry and furnish their preliminary report to the Divisional Level Committee within 24 hours positively.

Which Department Manages This Scheme?

This scheme is managed by the Agriculture & Cooperation Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.

Is This Scheme A “One Family, One Benefit” Scheme?

No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.

Are There Any Age-Related Criteria For This Scheme?

No, there are no age-related criteria mentioned in the scheme guidelines for this scheme.

Can A Domicile Of Telangana Also Apply To This Scheme?

No, in order to be eligible to apply, the applicant should be a resident/domicile of the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Is This Scheme State Sponsored Or Centrally Sponsored?

This scheme is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme.

• Farmer

• https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/fseg
• https://apagrisnet.gov.in/GO/2019/14.10.2019-1.PDF
• https://ysrbima.ap.gov.in/new/ysrfse.aspx

• Guidelines
• Salient Features