What do you get under Farm machinery accident help?
Money for a farmer or farm labourer who dies or is disabled in an accident while using farm machinery: ₹3 lakh on death, ₹1 lakh for permanent disability and ₹10,000 to ₹40,000 for partial permanent disability.
The department budgeted ₹20 lakh for this scheme in 2025-26. The page does not give a time limit for claims, so apply as soon as possible after the accident.
Who is eligible for Farm machinery accident help?
- Farmers and agricultural labourers in Himachal Pradesh.
- The death or injury happened while operating farm machinery, tools or implements in the state: power plough, weeder, reaper, thresher, tractor or power tiller, chaff cutter, cane crusher, tubewell work (including electric shock) and similar.
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- The accident must be linked to farm machinery or farm work equipment; a doctor must certify the injury or death.
Documents needed for Farm machinery accident help
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How to apply for Farm machinery accident help
- Download the application form (Annexure A for death, A(ii) for disability) from the Agriculture Department website or get it from the block agriculture office.
- Get the details certified by the Gram Panchayat Pradhan or Secretary (or the urban local body in towns), and attach the medical certificate from the treating doctor (Annexure C).
- Submit to the Subject Matter Specialist (Agriculture) of your development block, who verifies and recommends it; the Deputy Director of Agriculture sanctions the payment.
How to check Farm machinery accident help status
- Ask the Subject Matter Specialist (Agriculture) of your block, or the Deputy Director of Agriculture of your district.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Farm machinery accident help?
Farmers and agricultural labourers in Himachal Pradesh. The death or injury happened while operating farm machinery, tools or implements in the state: power plough, weeder, reaper, thresher, tractor or power tiller, chaff cutter, cane crusher, tubewell work (including electric shock) and similar.
How much do I get under Farm machinery accident help?
Money for a farmer or farm labourer who dies or is disabled in an accident while using farm machinery: ₹3 lakh on death, ₹1 lakh for permanent disability and ₹10,000 to ₹40,000 for partial permanent disability. The department budgeted ₹20 lakh for this scheme in 2025-26. The page does not give a time limit for claims, so apply as soon as possible after the accident.
What documents do I need for Farm machinery accident help?
Death certificate of the earning member; Medical certificate or hospital referral; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Address proof; Self-declaration in the prescribed form.
How do I apply for Farm machinery accident help?
Download the application form (Annexure A for death, A(ii) for disability) from the Agriculture Department website or get it from the block agriculture office. Get the details certified by the Gram Panchayat Pradhan or Secretary (or the urban local body in towns), and attach the medical certificate from the treating doctor (Annexure C). Submit to the Subject Matter Specialist (Agriculture) of your development block, who verifies and recommends it; the Deputy Director of Agriculture sanctions the payment. Official site: https://agriculture.hp.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/MukhyaMantriKisaanEvamKhatiharMazdoorJeevanSurakashaYojna-pages-deleted.pdf
How do I check Farm machinery accident help status?
Ask the Subject Matter Specialist (Agriculture) of your block, or the Deputy Director of Agriculture of your district.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Farm machinery accident help?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much is paid if a farmer dies in a farm machinery accident in Himachal?
₹3 lakh to the family. Permanent disability gets ₹1 lakh and partial permanent disability ₹10,000 to ₹40,000.
Are farm labourers also covered?
Yes, both farmers and agricultural labourers are covered if the accident happened while using farm machinery in Himachal.
Who sanctions the claim?
The block Subject Matter Specialist (Agriculture) verifies it and the Deputy Director of Agriculture sanctions it.
Official sources
- Department of Agriculture, Govt of Himachal Pradesh: Mukhya Mantri Kisan Evam Khetihar Mazdoor Jeevan Suraksha Yojana
- Application forms (Annexure A, A(ii), C), Department of Agriculture, HP
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.