What do you get under Krishak Durghatna Yojana?
Up to ₹5 lakh to the family when a farmer dies in an accident, or to the farmer on accidental disability, paid by the state with no premium.
Rules are from the Government Order of 28 February 2020 (scheme in force from 14 September 2019). The 2026-27 state budget keeps the scheme with ₹1,150 crore; ask the tehsil if any rule has changed since.
Krishak Durghatna Yojana: latest updates
- State budget 2026-27: 18,144 families were helped in 2025-26 and ₹1,150 crore is proposed for 2026-27. official source
Who is eligible for Krishak Durghatna Yojana?
- A resident farmer of Uttar Pradesh aged 18 to 70 on the date of the accident: a khatedar or co-khatedar recorded in the khatauni, an earning member of such a family whose main income is farming that land, or a landless person who farms leased land or as a sharecropper (bataidar).
- Covers death or disability from accidents such as fire, flood, lightning, electric shock, snake or animal bite, drowning, storm, falling tree or house, road, rail or other vehicle accident, landslide, earthquake, gas leak or explosion.
- Payout as a share of ₹5 lakh: 100% for death, total incapacity, loss of both hands, both legs or both eyes, or one hand and one leg; 50% for loss of one hand, one leg or one eye, or permanent disability above 50%; 25% for permanent disability between 25% and 50%.
- No help for suicide or an accident while committing a crime.
Also check:
- Apply within 45 days of the death or disability. The District Magistrate can extend this by one month; no claim is taken after 75 days.
- Money received from PMJJBY, PMSBY, other government schemes or the State Disaster Response Fund is adjusted, and only the difference up to ₹5 lakh is paid.
- A sharecropper needs a certificate from the landowner, or from the gram pradhan and lekhpal, that he farmed the land in that crop year.
Documents needed for Krishak Durghatna Yojana
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How to apply for Krishak Durghatna Yojana
- The farmer, or all legal heirs jointly, fill the application form addressed to the District Magistrate and submit two copies at the tehsil office within 45 days. You can also apply online on the Board of Revenue portal (bor.up.gov.in, Krishak Durghatna section) with your mobile number and OTP.
- Attach the khatauni (or registered lease, or sharecropper certificate), an age proof, residence proof, post-mortem report or panchnama, death certificate (or CMO disability certificate), family register copy and bank passbook.
- The tehsildar checks and forwards the file to the SDM and then the District Magistrate; once approved the money is paid online to the bank account, normally within a month (45 days at most).
How to check Krishak Durghatna Yojana status
- Open the Board of Revenue portal page "Aavedan ki sthiti dekhen" (bor.up.gov.in/KAS) and search your application.
- If it is stuck, ask at the tehsil office where you submitted the form.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Krishak Durghatna Yojana?
A resident farmer of Uttar Pradesh aged 18 to 70 on the date of the accident: a khatedar or co-khatedar recorded in the khatauni, an earning member of such a family whose main income is farming that land, or a landless person who farms leased land or as a sharecropper (bataidar). Covers death or disability from accidents such as fire, flood, lightning, electric shock, snake or animal bite, drowning, storm, falling tree or house, road, rail or other vehicle accident, landslide, earthquake, gas leak or explosion. Payout as a share of ₹5 lakh: 100% for death, total incapacity, loss of both hands, both legs or both eyes, or one hand and one leg; 50% for loss of one hand, one leg or one eye, or permanent disability above 50%; 25% for permanent disability between 25% and 50%. No help for suicide or an accident while committing a crime.
How much do I get under Krishak Durghatna Yojana?
Up to ₹5 lakh to the family when a farmer dies in an accident, or to the farmer on accidental disability, paid by the state with no premium. Rules are from the Government Order of 28 February 2020 (scheme in force from 14 September 2019). The 2026-27 state budget keeps the scheme with ₹1,150 crore; ask the tehsil if any rule has changed since.
What documents do I need for Krishak Durghatna Yojana?
Land records (khatauni, 7/12, patta or similar); Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Death certificate of the earning member; Disability certificate or UDID card; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Mobile number for OTP; Passport-size photo.
How do I apply for Krishak Durghatna Yojana?
The farmer, or all legal heirs jointly, fill the application form addressed to the District Magistrate and submit two copies at the tehsil office within 45 days. You can also apply online on the Board of Revenue portal (bor.up.gov.in, Krishak Durghatna section) with your mobile number and OTP. Attach the khatauni (or registered lease, or sharecropper certificate), an age proof, residence proof, post-mortem report or panchnama, death certificate (or CMO disability certificate), family register copy and bank passbook. The tehsildar checks and forwards the file to the SDM and then the District Magistrate; once approved the money is paid online to the bank account, normally within a month (45 days at most). Official site: https://bor.up.gov.in/KAS/Login/login_type.aspx
How do I check Krishak Durghatna Yojana status?
Open the Board of Revenue portal page "Aavedan ki sthiti dekhen" (bor.up.gov.in/KAS) and search your application. If it is stuck, ask at the tehsil office where you submitted the form.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Krishak Durghatna Yojana?
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 under the UP Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana?
Up to ₹5 lakh. The full amount is paid for death or major disability such as loss of both hands, both legs or both eyes; half for loss of one limb or eye; a quarter for 25% to 50% permanent disability.
Are sharecroppers covered?
Yes. Landless people who farm leased land or as bataidar are covered, with a certificate from the landowner, or from the gram pradhan and lekhpal.
What is the last date to apply?
45 days from the death or disability, at the tehsil. The DM can extend it by one month, but not beyond 75 days.
Official sources
- Board of Revenue, Uttar Pradesh: Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana portal
- Kasganj district (NIC): scheme form and Government Order of 28 February 2020
- Govt of Uttar Pradesh: Budget 2026-27 highlights (Information Department)
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.