Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana

Why it matters

If your standing crop is damaged by drought, flood, or unseasonal rain, this scheme pays you cash compensation without your having to pay any premium.

What you get

Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana, launched in August 2020, is a no-premium state crop-loss assistance scheme covering Kharif-season crop damage caused by natural calamities. Farmers whose crop loss is assessed at 33–60% receive Rs 20,000 per hectare, and those with loss above 60% receive Rs 25,000 per hectare, payable for up to 4 hectares of land per farmer. Unlike insurance schemes, no premium contribution is required from the farmer — the state bears the full cost.

Eligibility criteria

• Must be an 8-A landholder farmer registered in Gujarat revenue records, or a recognised farmer under the Forest Rights Act
• Crop loss must be due to a notified natural calamity or irregular rainfall during the Kharif season
• Loss assessment must be at least 33% as per the official survey
• Maximum assistance is capped at 4 hectares per farmer

How to apply

1. 1

   Report crop loss to your nearest e-Gram Centre or village agriculture office after the calamity

2. 2

   A government survey team assesses the extent of crop damage on your land

3. 3

   Verified loss percentage is recorded against your 8-A land record

4. 4

   Approved assistance amount is transferred directly to your bank account via DBT

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• 8-A land record / Forest Rights Act recognition document
• Bank passbook
• Crop-loss survey report reference