Eligible natural risks and financial relief framework
The scheme covers major climate-induced farming hazards during the Kharif cultivation season across all districts of Gujarat.
- Drought (anaavrusthi): Activated when talukas receive less than prescribed seasonal rainfall thresholds, causing substantial crop desiccation.
- Excessive rainfall (ativrusthi): Triggers when heavy continuous rainfall submerges standing crops for specified days, damaging roots and foliar growth.
- Unseasonal rainfall (mavthu): Covers sudden heavy rainfall events occurring during harvesting and maturity phases, leading to post-harvest grain or boll rotting.
- Zero premium required: Complete financial relief coverage funded entirely by the state government without collecting any premium from agriculturalists.
Farmer eligibility criteria and key documentation
All landholders registered under Gujarat revenue records are eligible to benefit from this calamity assistance programme.
- Landholding records: Registered 8-A landholder farmers and forest rights titleholders owning agricultural land across Gujarat.
- Acreage coverage: Assistance is sanctioned up to specified maximum landholding limits as defined in the official scheme guidelines.
- Bank account seeding: Beneficiary must hold an active savings bank account linked with Aadhaar for direct electronic transfer.
- Revenue documentation: Updated Village Form 7/12, Form 8-A, Aadhaar card, and sowing declaration documents.
Damage assessment workflow and i-Khedut portal application
Following a declared natural calamity, taluka-level damage assessment teams comprising revenue, agriculture, and panchayat officials survey impacted survey numbers. Impacted farmers register claims via the official i-Khedut portal (ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in) or village e-Gram computer centres. Approved relief amounts are credited directly into beneficiary bank accounts.
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Common questions
What is the Mukhya Mantri Kisan Sahay Yojana in Gujarat?
It is a Gujarat state government crop loss compensation initiative providing financial aid to farmers affected by drought, excessive rainfall, or unseasonal downpours.
Do farmers in Gujarat have to pay any premium to enrol in Kisan Sahay?
No, the scheme is completely free of cost; farmers pay zero premium or enrolment charges.
Where can Gujarat farmers apply for Kisan Sahay assistance?
Farmers can apply online through the official i-Khedut portal (ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in) or visit their local village e-Gram panchayat centre.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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