Gopinath Munde Shetkari Apghat Vima Yojana

Why this scheme matters now

Gopinath Munde Shetkari Apghat Vima Yojana is a Insurance initiative targeting Maharashtra. The Gopinath Munde Shetkari Apghat Vima Yojana (Farmer Accident Insurance Scheme) is a social security initiative by the Maharashtra government to protect the families of farmers who lose their lives or suffer permanent disability due to accidents

Maharashtra residents should confirm the nodal office and preferred document formats before applying.

📌 About This Scheme

The Gopinath Munde Shetkari Apghat Vima Yojana (Farmer Accident Insurance Scheme) is a social security initiative by the Maharashtra government to protect the families of farmers who lose their lives or suffer permanent disability due to accidents. Farming is a high-risk occupation involving heavy machinery, pesticides, and the danger of natural hazards like lightning or snake bites. This scheme provides an insurance cover of ₹2 lakh in the case of accidental death. In case of permanent disability (loss of two limbs or two eyes), the cover is ₹2 lakh, and for partial permanent disability (loss of one limb or one eye), the cover is ₹1 lakh. A unique feature of this scheme is that the state government pays the entire premium on behalf of the farmers; there is no cost to the farmer for this coverage. All farmers whose names are registered in the land records (7/12 utara) in the age group of 10 to 75 years are automatically covered. The scheme covers a wide range of accidents, including road accidents, electric shock, drowning, fall from trees, and animal attacks. By providing this financial cushion, the government ensures that a sudden tragedy does not lead to the total economic collapse of a farming household. It provides a sense of security to the farmers who work in challenging conditions. The scheme is named after the late Gopinath Munde, a leader who championed the cause of farmers. This initiative is a testament to the state's commitment to standing by its food producers during their most difficult times, ensuring that their families are not left destitute after an unfortunate incident.

📄 Required Documents

• ✓Aadhaar Card of the Farmer
• ✓7/12 and 8A Land Records
• ✓FIR Report (in case of accident)
• ✓Post-Mortem Report (for death claims)
• ✓Disability Certificate (from Civil Surgeon)
• ✓Nominee's Aadhaar and Bank Details

🛠️ How to Apply