What do you get under Uzhavar Pathukappu?
Welfare cover for registered farm workers and small farmers: education aid ₹1,250 to ₹6,750 a year for children, marriage aid ₹8,000 to ₹10,000, accident relief up to ₹1 lakh, death and funeral aid, and ₹1,200 old age pension.
About 1.48 crore main members are registered. A mobile app to digitise VAO registers is due in 2026-27.
Who is eligible for Uzhavar Pathukappu?
- Agricultural labourers (including allied work like dairy, fisheries, poultry), aged 18 to 65.
- Small and marginal farmers owning up to 2.5 acres of wetland or 5 acres of dry land and farming themselves; cultivating tenants.
Documents needed for Uzhavar Pathukappu
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for Uzhavar Pathukappu
- Register with your Village Administrative Officer (VAO) for a membership card; claims are made through the VAO and Taluk office.
Common questions
Who is eligible for Uzhavar Pathukappu?
Agricultural labourers (including allied work like dairy, fisheries, poultry), aged 18 to 65. Small and marginal farmers owning up to 2.5 acres of wetland or 5 acres of dry land and farming themselves; cultivating tenants.
How much do I get under Uzhavar Pathukappu?
Welfare cover for registered farm workers and small farmers: education aid ₹1,250 to ₹6,750 a year for children, marriage aid ₹8,000 to ₹10,000, accident relief up to ₹1 lakh, death and funeral aid, and ₹1,200 old age pension. About 1.48 crore main members are registered. A mobile app to digitise VAO registers is due in 2026-27.
What documents do I need for Uzhavar Pathukappu?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Ration card; Land records (khatauni, 7/12, patta or similar); Passport-size photo.
How do I apply for Uzhavar Pathukappu?
Register with your Village Administrative Officer (VAO) for a membership card; claims are made through the VAO and Taluk office. Official site: https://cra.tn.gov.in/about_schemes_t.php
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Uzhavar Pathukappu?
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.
Official sources
- Revenue and Disaster Management Department Policy Note 2026-27 (section 2.18)
- Commissionerate of Revenue Administration: schemes (Tamil)
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.