West Bengal Shasya Bima Yojana (বাংলার শস্য বীমা যোজনা) – Eligibility, Application Process [Apply Now]

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West Bengal Shasya Bima Yojana: Recently West Bengal government has launched a scheme, particularly for farmers of Bengals. They have also launched a web portal from which the farmers can register to get the facilities for the upcoming year. In this specific article, we will discuss the benefits, features, applications, or registration processes of the West Bengal Shasya Bima Yojana. It will help you to take the benefits from the scheme. 

The West Bengal government has launched a new scheme called “Bangla Grain Bima Yojana” for farmers in the state. This is an application for a crop insurance scheme for farmers issued by United India Insurance Company, including Aman paddy, Aus paddy, Jute, and Maize if their crop is damaged for any reason.

The Bangla Crop Insurance (Bangla Crop Insurance) Scheme 2019 was launched in collaboration with the Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC). Farmers do not have to pay any premium to avail the benefits of the Bangla Crop Insurance Scheme. The state government on behalf of farmers, Bangla Crop Insurance will bear the crop insurance premium.

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Key Features of Bangla Shasya Bima Yojana (বাংলার শস্য বীমা যোজনা)

Here are the essential features and highlights of the Bangla Crop Insurance (BSB) Scheme: –

• Empowerment and Insurance Security for Agriculture and Farmer Prosperity – Farmers in India are most affected by natural disasters and other problems with the crops there. This is the main objective to ensure any damage to the farmers’ crops in the Indian state of West Bengal.
• BSB Crop List – Farmers can check the BSB list of crops online on the official website and confirm whether their crop is listed for the Bangla Crop Insurance (BSB) scheme.
• Crop Insurance – The government will ensure both Rabi and Kharif crops for the farmers of West Bengal.
• There is no premium payment for farmers – This insurance policy is convenient for farmers in the state of West Bengal without paying any premium.
• Implementation – The government will implement this project with new seasonal updates and policies for Rabi and Kharif crops yearly.
• Covered districts – Darjeeling, Kalimpong, East Burdwan, West Burdwan, East Midnapore, Malda, Hooghly, Nadia, Murshidabad, Kochbihar, Birbhum, Purulia, South Dinajpur, North 24 Parganas, and South 24 Parganas.
• Insurance Payment Stage – This scheme will cover four stages of crop insurance. Sowing, cultivating, cultivating defects, and in the final stages.
• Quantity calculation – The State Government of West Bengal will determine the amount of insurance per hectare.

Eligibility Criteria of West Bengal Shasya Bima Scheme

This scheme is not yet available in all the districts of West Bengal. The First Government has chosen this project for the districts most affected by natural calamities. Below are the required documents and details of the eligibility of the applicant.

• The farmer has to be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
• The farmer must take a loan from a registered bank or any government institution.
• All the farmers who have taken loans (provided/applied) can avail of the insurance benefits of the Bangla Crop Insurance Scheme.
• All other farmers who cultivate the advertised crop (i.e., not the borrower) are eligible for this scheme.
• According to the scheme, since the applicant will get insurance coverage only after facing crop loss, the beneficiary will have to submit proper proof/document of loss to the authorities.
• The farmer applicant should not be a defaulter in the bank.

Documents Required for Bangla Shasya Bima Yojana

• Proof of identity: PAN, Aadhaar card, driving license, voter identity card, etc.
• Proof of address: PAN card, valid passport, utility bill.
• A passport-size photograph of the applicant.
• Farmer ID Proof
• And bank account details.
• Documents relating to the extent of crop failure
• Details of existing loan and repayment track record

Registration Process of West Bengal Shasya Bima Scheme

The Government of West Bengal has launched a special online portal for this project. Farmers can go to this website and apply for their crop insurance online. The link to the official website for online application through this portal is given below.

• First, go to the official website.
• The home page will be opened.
• Click on the Sign Up Link.
• A form will open on the website.
• You will need to fill in the essential details on the application form.
  • Stakeholder
  • Stakeholder Type
  • User Roles
• Email, Name, Mobile Number, and password.
• Then click on the submit button and you will be registered on the official website.

NOTE:- Please save your login ID and password for your future reference to apply for an insurance claim and check the status of your claim.

West Bengal Shasya Bima Claim Form 2022

It is an insurance policy for farmers in the state of West Bengal. You can claim insurance if your crop is damaged due to a natural disaster. All insurance costs will be paid by the State Government through the Agricultural Insurance Company of India. You can meet your loss claim online through the online portal. Below we give you step-by-step information for filing insurance claims online.

• To meet the demand, you must first go to the official online portal. And then open the official website and click on the Report the Crops Loss option.
• Please login to the next page with your ID and password and it will open the claim registration page.
• Fill in all the information on the next page including your insurance policy registration number and cause of loss
• After providing all the required information you need to click on the submit button at the bottom of the page.
• After submitting your claim form, the online portal will give you your claim registration reference number. Be sure to save the reference number for your future information about the status of the online claim.
• The West Bengal government has provided toll-free numbers for farmers. Farmers can check the status of claims and other information regarding the Bengal Crop Insurance (BSB) policy by calling the toll-free number.

How to Check WB Shashya Bima Application Status Online

The Government of West Bengal has provided the facility to check the status of your loan claim online on the same online portal. Please open the website click on the status button and fill in your login ID and password. The website will let you know the status of your claim.

Helpline number

The West Bengal government has also facilitated the project with a helpline number. You can register your Bangla Crop Insurance Policy Claim and ask for other information through these helpline numbers. Below is the helpline number.

• 8336900632
• 9083266199

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