Rythu Bima Scheme | India Gov Schemes

Key facts

Benefit	₹5 lakh for death or permanent disability
Who	Farmers aged 18-60 in Telangana
How paid	One-time payment to nominee's account
Implemented by	Department of Agriculture, Telangana
Official portal	telangana.gov.in
Application window	Open all year for eligible farmers in Telangana

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.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Aadhar Card of the deceased Farmer
Aadhar Card of the applicant
First page of the bank passbook
Death Certificate of the Farmer

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all eligibility criteria are met and required documents are submitted.
Payment not received	Check with the designated bank account for the payment and confirm the claim status with the Department of Agriculture.

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.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.