Bangla Shasya Bima (BSB) Revised Operational Guidelines PDF

Bangla Shasya Bima (BSB) Revised Operational Guidelines - Summary

West Bengal government has launched the Bangla Shasya Bima (BSB) scheme, an essential crop insurance plan designed to support farmers. The primary goal of this scheme is to offer crop insurance for the Kharif 2019 season, which is initially available in 15 districts, with future expansions planned in the upcoming phases. If you’re looking for detailed information, you can download the Bangla Shasya Bima (BSB) Revised Operational Guidelines in PDF format below.

Key Features of the Bangla Shasya Bima Scheme

Important Highlights of BSB

Here are the key features and highlights of the Bangla Shasya Bima (BSB) Scheme:

• Type of Scheme – The Bangla Shasya Bima Scheme is a dedicated crop insurance program for farmers.
• Insurance Provider – Agriculture Insurance Company of India.
• Districts Covered – The scheme covers districts including Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Bardhaman, Purba Medinipur, Malda, Hooghly, Nadia, Murshidabad, Cooch Behar, Birbhum, Purulia, Dakshin Dinajpur, North 24 Parganas, and South 24 Parganas.
• Premium Amount – There is no cost for farmers as the government will bear the entire premium expense.
• Crops Covered – The BSB scheme provides insurance for aman paddy, aus paddy, jute, and maize.
• Eligible Beneficiaries – All farmers who take out loans (whether granted or applied for) can benefit, as well as those who do not take loans.
• Stages for Insurance Payment – The West Bengal Bangla Shasya Bima Yojana will disburse insurance in four stages to cover:
  • Losses occurring during planting
  • Losses during cultivation
  • Losses when crops are still in the field post-harvest
  • Losses resulting from adverse weather conditions.
• Amount Calculation – The West Bengal government will establish how much insurance will be provided, calculated on a per hectare basis.

This crop insurance scheme is a significant step to help farmers recover losses caused by various factors. The government aims to improve farmers’ annual incomes and enhance their quality of life, enabling them to live with dignity.

Farmers play a crucial role in the GDP of West Bengal and the country. Therefore, the state government is committed to improving their living standards, which will contribute to a higher GDP in the future.

Additionally, the West Bengal government strives to reduce the rising cases of farmer suicides, which often result from agricultural losses. The Bangla Shasya Bima Scheme will help prevent farmers from falling into a debt trap.

You can easily download the Bangla Shasya Bima (BSB) Revised Operational Guidelines in PDF format using the link provided below.

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