Rythu Bima Scheme
The Rythu Bima Scheme provides financial assistance to farmers' families in Telangana in case of death or permanent disability.
Benefits
The scheme offers a one-time financial assistance of ₹5,00,000 to the family of the enrolled farmer in the event of death or permanent disability. This support aims to alleviate the financial burden on the bereaved family.
Who can apply
- Age 18–60
- For: farmer
- Resident of Telangana
- not income tax payer
- no government employee in family
- poor household
- has savings bank account
Farmers aged between 18 and 60 years residing in Telangana can apply for the Rythu Bima Scheme. Applicants must not be income tax payers, should not have any government employees in their family, and must belong to poor households with a savings bank account.
How to apply
Interested farmers can apply for the Rythu Bima Scheme through the Department of Agriculture in Telangana.
- Visit the official website of the Telangana Department of Agriculture.
- Locate the Rythu Bima Scheme section.
- Fill out the application form with required details.
- Attach necessary documents such as Aadhar cards and the death certificate.
- Submit the application to the nearest agriculture office.
Documents required
- Aadhar Card of the deceased Farmer
- Aadhar Card of the applicant
- First page of the bank passbook
- Death Certificate of the Farmer
Frequently asked questions
What documents are required to apply for the Rythu Bima Scheme?
Applicants need to provide the Aadhar Card of the deceased farmer, their own Aadhar Card, the first page of the bank passbook, and the death certificate of the farmer.
Can a farmer who pays income tax apply for this scheme?
No, farmers who are income tax payers are not eligible to apply for the Rythu Bima Scheme.
How long does it take to receive the financial assistance after a claim?
The financial assistance is typically deposited into the designated nominee's account within 10 days of the claim being processed.
Is there an age limit for eligibility?
Yes, farmers must be between 18 and 60 years of age to qualify for the Rythu Bima Scheme.
What happens if the farmer has a government employee in their family?
Farmers with any government employees in their family are not eligible to apply for the scheme.
Source: myScheme (myscheme.gov.in) archived page via gov_myscheme dataset. Facts last verified on 2026-06-07.