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Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana Gujarat

100% premium-free crop disaster compensation covering drought, excess rain, and flood damages up to ₹25,000/ha for all Gujarat farmers.

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Official Nodal Portal:agri.gujarat.gov.in

Quick Eligibility Snapshot

👤 Min age 18 yrs💰 No income ceiling⚖ All genders🏛 All categories📍 Gujarat
Government Levelstate Government
Administering BodyDepartment of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Beneficiary Sector
Applicable Jurisdiction

₹Benefits & Entitlement Breakdown

Universal, 100% premium-free crop disaster financial assistance scheme replacing standard crop insurance for all landholding farmers in Gujarat. Covers three major natural weather perils: drought (less than 28 inches rainfall or 4-week continuous dry spell), excess rainfall (more than 35 inches in 48 hours causing inundation), and unseasonal rainfall (mavthu). Compensation is paid directly via DBT: ₹20,000 per hectare for crop losses between 33% and 60%, and ₹25,000 per hectare for crop losses exceeding 60%, payable up to a maximum limit of 4 hectares per farmer family.

📊Budget Allocation & Beneficiary Reach

Fiscal Budget Allocation

₹1,200 Crore standing disaster contingency corpus under Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare

Official Budget Document ↗
Verified Beneficiary Reach

Universal coverage for all 56 Lakh registered landholding farmers in Gujarat

As of: 2026-02-15PIB / Official Citation ↗

Verified Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement:Minimum 18 years
Annual Family Income Ceiling:No gross income ceiling specified
Target Occupations:farmer, cultivator, landholder
Eligible Gender:all
Social Category / Reservation:all
Specific Operational Conditions & Exclusions:

Resident farmer of Gujarat owning cultivable land registered in revenue records (Village Form 8-A and 7/12) who has sown crops in the notified Kharif season. Sown crops must have suffered at least 33% damage due to notified weather perils.

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Required Documents Checklist

Verify readiness before applying for Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana Gujarat. Check off your papers or print this list before visiting your local CSC / Cyber Cafe.

Mandatory Documents(4)

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Application Effort & Process Friction

Readiness assessment derived from official prerequisites, mandatory documentation, and submission channels.

Moderate Process (2/10)
•Hybrid process (online application + physical verification)
•4 mandatory supporting documents required
•Specific occupational / categorical conditions apply

Effort scores reflect portal accessibility, mandatory document burden, and physical verification requirements.

How to Apply

🌐 Online Portal Route🏢 Physical / CSC Route
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Government Application Safety Advisory:Application for this welfare program is processed exclusively on official government infrastructure (agri.gujarat.gov.in). Never pay registration charges or advance processing fees to unauthorized third-party agents. Central and State welfare scheme applications do not require paying private intermediaries.
  1. 1

    Following notified natural disaster or heavy rainfall, District Collector orders a rapid digital crop damage survey (Panchkoot).

  2. 2

    Affected farmers apply online on the e-Gram / Kisan Sahay Portal through their village VCE (Village Computer Entrepreneur).

  3. 3

    Enter 8-A landholding record, 7/12 Khasra survey number, and Aadhaar card details.

  4. 4

    Talati and Agriculture Officer verify crop sowing records (Vavetar report).

  5. 5

    Financial relief compensation is credited directly into the farmer's bank account via DBT.

✅Before You Begin — Pre-Application Checklist

✓Ensure Aadhaar is linked with active mobile number
✓Bank account is NPCI-mapped (Aadhaar-seeded) for DBT
✓Check if you already receive a similar Central scheme benefit
✓Keep documents ready: income/caste/domicile certificates as applicable

⚠️Common Rejection Reasons — Avoid These

Non-landholding status, crop damage assessed at below 33%, cultivating outside notified disaster areas, or invalid bank DBT linking.

Official Government Application Portal

You will be redirected to the secure official portal: agri.gujarat.gov.in

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Frequently Asked Questions (Officially Sourced)

Verified answers sourced directly from official circulars, gazettes, and portal FAQs. Never AI-invented.

Do farmers need to pay any insurance premium?

No, farmers pay zero premium (100% free); the entire financial compensation liability is borne directly by the Gujarat state treasury.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

What is the maximum land area eligible for compensation?

Financial compensation of up to ₹25,000 per hectare is paid for a maximum ceiling of 4 hectares per landholding farmer family.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

How is crop damage surveyed?

Damage is assessed using automated satellite crop analytics and ground-level joint survey teams consisting of Revenue Talatis, Agriculture Officers, and Gram Sevaks.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

How do I apply for Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana Gujarat? What is the official process?

To apply for Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana Gujarat, applicants should follow the official procedure: 1. Following notified natural disaster or heavy rainfall, District Collector orders a rapid digital crop damage survey (Panchkoot). 2. Affected farmers apply online on the e-Gram / Kisan Sahay Portal through their village VCE (Village Computer Entrepreneur). 3. Enter 8-A landholding record, 7/12 Kha...

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Can I track my Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana Gujarat application status?

Application status for Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana Gujarat can typically be tracked through the official portal at agri.gujarat.gov.in using your Aadhaar number, application reference number, or registered mobile number. Alternatively, contact the scheme helpline or visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).

What should I do if my Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana Gujarat payment is delayed or rejected?

First, verify your Aadhaar-bank account seeding status on the NPCI mapper (npci.org.in). If seeding is confirmed and payment is still pending, register a complaint on the Central Public Grievance Redressal System at pgportal.gov.in. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain official rejection reasons within 30 days.

Is there an income tax implication for receiving Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana Gujarat benefits?

Agricultural income and certain welfare subsidies may be exempt from income tax under Section 10 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Tax treatment varies by scheme type and beneficiary income level. Consult a certified tax practitioner or visit incometax.gov.in for scheme-specific tax guidance.

Common Rejection Reasons & Warnings

Non-landholding status, crop damage assessed at below 33%, cultivating outside notified disaster areas, or invalid bank DBT linking.

Editorial Verification & Change Log

Scheme verification and change history
DateFieldDescription / UpdateSource Citation
2026-10-18scheme_typestateOfficial Source ↗
2026-10-06ministry_id185Official Source ↗
2026-09-26initial_verificationBaseline verification of Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana Gujarat guidelines, benefits, and portal integration.Official Source ↗

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Application Window & Deadlines

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Scheme Intelligence

How is this calculated? ↗
Data ConfidenceFully Verified (100%)

Verified 23d ago from .gov.in source

Access FrictionModerate Process

Requires documentation or office visit

How to Apply🔀Online & In-Person
Scale & Impact
👥Universal coverage for all 56 Lakh registered landholding farmers in Gujarat (as of 2026-02-15)
₹₹1,200 Crore standing disaster contingency corpus under Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare budget allocation
📅Running since 2020
🔄3 verified updates — actively maintained

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📅Scheme Milestone Timeline

2026-10-18scheme_type

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2026-10-06ministry_id

185

Official Source ↗
2026-09-26initial_verification

Baseline verification of Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana Gujarat guidelines, ben...

Official Source ↗
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Official Helpline & Nodal Offices

Directorate of Agriculture, Government of Gujarat

Krishi Bhawan, Sector-10A, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382010

Helpline: 079-23256070

Jurisdiction: State (Gujarat)

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