Download Bangla Shasya Bima Application Form of 2021
Agriculture is the main source of livelihood of about 70% of the population of West Bengal. There are about 72 lakh farm families in the State, 96% of whom belong to the small and marginal category. The cultivable area is about 56 Lakh hectares (LHa) out of which 52 LHa is under the plough. The cropping intensity in the State is around 184%.
West Bengal is the leading producer of paddy and jute and second largest producer of potato. Cultivation of pulses and oilseeds has expanded considerably in the recent years. The diverse agro-climatic zones and available resources coupled with hard labour of the farmers has made this agricultural advancement possible. However, the State is wrought with vagaries of nature like Flood, Cyclone, Hailstorm, drought etc. which often pose serious challenges to the farmers.
The Government of West Bengal has thus launched the Bangla Shasys Bima scheme vide Nofitication No. 302.AG/O/Crop Ins(7C-06/2018 dated the 15th of February, 2019, a wholly state funded scheme with an aim to extend hassle Free benefits of crop insurance to all the farmers of the State and to ensure timely claim settlement following a transparent and simplified procedure in the event of crop loss due to insurable risks.
Eligibility Criteria for Crop Loan
- The farmer to be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
- The farmer must have taken a loan from the registered bank or any government institution.
- All farmers taking loans (granted/ applied for) can avail of Bangla Shasya Bima Scheme insurance benefits.
- All other farmers growing notified crops (i.e., Non-Loanee farmers) are eligible to opt for the Scheme.
- According to the scheme, as the applicant will get the insurance coverage only after facing damage of crops, the beneficiary has to submit the proper proof/ documents of damage to the authority.
- The farmer applicant should not be a defaulter in a bank.
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