Rs 5 Lakh Insurance Cover To Farmers
Telangana offers a Rs 5 lakh insurance cover for farmers aged 18 to 60, funded by the state government.
Benefits
Eligible farmers receive a one-time insurance coverage of Rs 5 lakh, which is paid to their nominee in the event of their death. The premium is fully covered by the state government.
Who can apply
- Age 18–60
- For: farmer
- Resident of Telangana
- not income tax payer
- no government employee in family
Farmers residing in Telangana, aged between 18 and 60 years, can apply for this insurance scheme. Applicants must not be income tax payers and should not have any government employees in their family.
How to apply
Farmers can apply for the insurance by visiting the local LIC office after a qualifying event.
- Visit the nearest LIC office after the death of the farmer.
- Provide the legal death certificate of the deceased.
- Submit valid identity proof such as Aadhar card, ration card, or voter ID.
- Present address proof and domicile certificate.
- Include any necessary medical reports.
Documents required
- Valid Identity proof like Aadhar card
- Ration card
- Voter ID card
- Address proof
- Medical reports
- Domicile certificate
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for this scheme?
All farmers in Telangana aged between 18 and 60 years are eligible to apply.
What is the insurance coverage amount?
The insurance coverage amount is Rs 5 lakh, payable to the nominee upon the farmer's death.
Do farmers need to pay a premium for this insurance?
No, farmers do not need to pay any premium; the state government covers the cost.
How quickly can the nominee receive the insurance amount?
The nominee can receive the insurance amount within 10 days of the farmer's death.
What documents are required to claim the insurance?
Required documents include a legal death certificate, valid identity proof, address proof, domicile certificate, and medical reports.
Source: myScheme (myscheme.gov.in) archived page via gov_myscheme dataset. Facts last verified on 2026-06-07.