Haryana Removes Age Cap on Farmer Aid Scheme

June 7, 2024

The government of Haryana recently made a major change to the “Mukhyamantri Kisan Evam Khetihar Mazdoor Jeevan Suraksha Yojana,” a program that helps farmers and farm workers get money. These changes, which took effect after a recent government meeting, get rid of the age limits that were on the scheme’s recipients before.

Overview of the Scheme

In the event of death or disability while running agricultural machinery, the plan in question gives money to farmers, agricultural workers, and market yard workers. The amount of money given out under this policy depends on how bad the event was and ranges from Rs 37,500 to Rs 5 lakh.

Modification to Age Limit Requirements

Before the most recent change, the plan said that only people between the ages of 10 and 65 could get compensation. The recent government meeting, which was led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and also included Agriculture Minister Kanwar Pal, decided to get rid of these age limits. So, now people outside of these age groups can also take advantage of the benefits of this scheme. This includes kids younger than 10 and adults older than 65.

Implications of the Change

The lifting of the age limit is expected to expand the safety net that the Haryana government provides, making sure that all people working in agriculture, no matter what age, can get financial help in the unfortunate event of an accident involving farm machinery. This step is part of a larger strategy review of agricultural and horticultural projects, with the Chief Minister in charge of making sure they are carried out quickly and effectively.

More About Mukhyamantri Kisan Evam Khetihar Mazdoor Jeevan Suraksha Yojana

The ‘Mukhyamantri Kisan Evam Khetihar Mazdoor Jeevan Suraksha Yojana’ is an insurance program for farmers and farm workers in Madhya Pradesh, India, run by the government. The program was made to give people financial protection. It offers up to 2 lakhs INR in insurance coverage in case of accidental death or permanent incapacitation of the insured. The plan doesn’t ask beneficiaries to pay a premium, which makes it easy for everyone to use. It started in 2019 and is meant to cover millions of people in the state’s farming community.

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