বাংলা শস্য বীমা (Shasya Bima Form 2024)
The West Bengal Government has launched a new scheme entitled “Bangla Shasya Bima Yojana” for the farmers in the state. This is an application for the crop insurance scheme for farmers issued by the United India Insurance Company which covers their losses in case their crops get damaged for any reason these crops include aman paddy, aus paddy, jute, and maize.
Bangla Shashya Bima (বাংলা শস্য বীমা) Scheme 2019 is to be launched in collaboration with the Agriculture Insurance Company (AIC) of India. Farmers will not have to pay any premium amount to avail of the Bangla Bima scheme benefits. On behalf of the farmers, the state govt. will bear the Bangla shasya bima crop insurance premium.
Shasya Bima Scheme (বাংলা শস্য বীমা) – Eligibility Criteria for Crop Loan
- The farmer is to be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
- The farmer must have taken a loan from the registered bank or any government institution.
- All farmers taking loans (granted/ applied for) can avail of Bangla Shasya Bima Scheme insurance benefits.
- All other farmers growing notified crops (i.e., Non-Loanee farmers) are eligible to opt for the Scheme.
- According to the scheme, as the applicant will get the insurance coverage only after facing damage of crops, the beneficiary has to submit the proper proof/ documents of damage to the authority.
- The farmer applicant should not be a defaulter in a bank.
বাংলা শস্য বীমা (Bangla Shasya Bima) Scheme – Salient Features
Here are the important features and highlights of the Bangla Sasya Bima (BSB) Scheme:-
- Type of Scheme – The Bangla Sasya Bima (BSB) Scheme is a crop insurance scheme for farmers.
- Company to Provide Insurance – Agriculture Insurance Company of India.
- Districts Covered – 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 – Free of cost for farmers as WB state govt. will pay the full premium
- Crops Covered for Insurance – BSB scheme in West Bengal to cover aman paddy, aus paddy, jute, and maize.
- Stages for Payment of Insurance – Under West Bengal Bangla Shashya Bima Yojana, the insurance would be paid in 4 stages as mentioned below:-
- For any losses suffered during planting
- Losses suffered during cultivation
- The losses occurred during the period post-cutting when crops were lying in the field
- Losses are caused due to adverse weather situations.
- Amount Calculation – The state govt. of West Bengal will decide the amount of insurance which will be calculated on per per-hectare basis.
বাংলা শস্য বীমা -Documents Required
- Identity Proof: PAN, Aadhaar Card, Driving License, Voter Identity Card, etc.
- Address Proof: PAN Card, Valid Passport, Utility bill,
- Bank account details.
- One passport-size photo of the applicant.
- Signature verification of applicants
- Farmer ID Proof
- Land Measurements Documents
- Documents related to the extent of crop failure
- Details of existing loans and repayment track records
- Any other document if required
Crops Covered under Bangla Shasya Bima Scheme
The list of crops that are currently covered under the Bangla Shasya Bima crop insurance scheme includes,
- Jute
- Maize
- Wheat
- Also, Aman Paddy
- Aus Paddy
- Bajra and also Oilseeds
- Other cereals, pulses & millet crops.
- Annual commercial/horticultural crops.
| Season | Crop | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Kharif | All food grains, oilseeds crops, and jute | NIL |
| Rabi | All food grains and oilseed crops | NIL |
| Kharif & Rabi | Commercial crops: Potatoes and Sugarcane | 4.85% of Sum insured or actuarial rate whichever is lower |
Bangla Shasya Bima (BSB) Form 2024– Helpline Number (Customer Care Number)
| For Insurance Enrolment and Claim related issues | Phone: 18005720258 Email: [email protected] |
| For BSB Portal and Mobile App related issues | Phone: 8336900632, 8373094077, 8336957181 Email: [email protected] |
| For Technical issues | [email protected] |
Download the Bangla Shasya Bima (BSB) Form UIIC in PDF format using the link given below or an alternative link.
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