Snake Bite, Lightning Strike or Accidents—UP Govt Offers ₹5 Lakh Aid to Farmers Under Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana

Uttar Pradesh Government Launches Relief Scheme for Farmers Facing Tragic Accidents

In a major relief initiative for the farming community, the Uttar Pradesh government has rolled out the Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana, providing financial assistance up to ₹5 lakh in the event of accidents like snake bites, electric shocks, natural disasters, and other unforeseen incidents.

🌾 What Is Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana?

Launched in 2019, the Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana is a welfare scheme designed to support farmers or their families in case of accidental death or disability. It covers a wide range of accidents and is applicable not just to land-owning farmers but also sharecroppers and family members whose primary income comes from agriculture.

🎯 Scheme Objectives

• Provide financial relief to farmers or their dependents in times of distress.

• Extend economic security in case of death or disability due to accidents.

⭐ Key Benefits

• ₹5 lakh compensation in case of death or 100% disability.

• ₹5 lakh for loss of both limbs or both eyes.

• ₹2–3 lakh for partial disabilities (one arm and one leg).

• ₹1–2 lakh for 25–50% disability.

• Compensation up to ₹5 lakh for loss of vision in one or both eyes.

⚠️ Accidents Covered Under the Scheme

Serial	Accident Cause
1	Tree falls
2	Landslides
3	Travel-related accidents
4	Lightning strikes
5	Flood drowning
6	Animal bites (e.g. snakes)
7	Electrocution
8	Fire burns
9	House collapse
10	Terrorist attacks
11	Physical assault or fights
12	Robbery or accidental fall

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Age limit: 18 to 70 years.

• Farmers registered after 14 September 2019 are covered.

• Applicable to:

  • Landholding farmers (recorded in Khatauni).

  • Sharecroppers or tenants with proper documentation.

  • Family members of the farmer who depend on agriculture (e.g., wife, children, daughter-in-law, grandchildren).

📝 How to Apply?

🔹 Offline Process:

1. Notify the District Collector's office within 45 days of the incident.

2. Submit application at Tehsil.

3. After verification, compensation is disbursed.

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🔹 Online Process:

1. Visit the e-District Portal: https://edistrict.up.gov.in

2. Register on e-Sathi Portal with new user ID and details.

3. Login using credentials and go to Agriculture Department Services.

4. Click on Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Sahayata Yojana.

5. Fill the form with:

   • Victim’s details

   • Accident description

   • Claimant’s contact and identity information

6. Upload necessary documents and submit.

📂 Required Documents

• Verified copy of Khatauni or land ownership proof.

• Affidavit from landowner/legal heir if applicant is a sharecropper.

• Certificate from Gram Pradhan if landowner isn’t available.

• Age and residence proof.

• Family member details of the deceased/injured.

• Identity proof of the applicant and nominee.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is the scheme’s launch date?
Launched on 14 September 2019 by the UP government.

Q. How much compensation is provided?
Between ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh, depending on the extent of injury or fatality.

Q. What types of accidents are included?
Includes natural and manmade incidents like snake bites, lightning, fires, floods, and even violent attacks.

Q. What’s the application deadline post-accident?
Application must be submitted within 45 days, extendable by 30 days under special circumstances by the District Magistrate.

🔚 Conclusion

Through the Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana, the Uttar Pradesh government aims to create a financial safety net for farmers and their families facing unforeseen tragedies. Covering a broad spectrum of accidents and open to both landholders and sharecroppers, the scheme ensures that no family is left unsupported during times of crisis.

Farmers are encouraged to register and ensure documentation is updated to avail timely benefits.