UP Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana 2026 - ₹5 Lakh Accident Support for Farmers

मुख्यमंत्री कृषक दुर्घटना कल्याण योजना: Uttar Pradesh government's Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana provides free accident insurance to farmers and their families. Under this scheme, a farmer who dies or becomes disabled in an accident while working in the fields gets financial support. The scheme has been running in the state since 14 September 2019 and continues to help eligible farming families.

In case of accidental death of a farmer, the family receives up to ₹5 lakh. The same amount is paid for complete disability, while partial disability brings ₹2.5 lakh. No premium is charged from farmers for this cover. The scheme covers account holders and joint account holders, landless farmers who work on patta land, and Bataidars who farm on other people's fields and share the crop after harvest.

UP Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana 2026

Yogi Adityanath led UP government runs this accidental insurance scheme for farmers. It is a 100% state sponsored scheme and is implemented through district collectors. The scheme was launched in 2019 and has been running continuously since then. For the financial year 2026-27, the state government has increased the budget for the scheme from ₹1050 crore to ₹1150 crore, which is ₹100 crore more than the previous year.

In the financial year 2025-26, the scheme helped about 21,659 dependent families. For 2026-27, financial approval of ₹862.50 crore has already been received in the first and second installments, and about ₹813.81 crore has been allocated to districts. So far, more than 17,152 dependent families have been helped in the current financial year. The portal for the scheme has also been linked with the Chief Minister's dashboard to make monitoring stronger.

Who Are UP Mukhyamantri Kisan Durghatna Kalyan Yojana Beneficiaries

This accidental insurance scheme covers the following persons:-

• Account holder and joint account holder farmers whose names are recorded in the land records (Khatauni).
• Earning family members whose main source of livelihood is the agricultural income from the land recorded in the name of the account holder or joint account holder.
• Landless farmers who do farming on land taken on patta or on lease.
• Bataidars who work on other person's fields and share the crop after it is harvested.

How to Submit UP Mukhyamantri Kisan Durghatna Kalyan Yojana Application Form

Farmers or their family members can apply for the scheme through both online and offline methods. The application must be submitted within 45 days of the accident. The application form needs details of the deceased or disabled farmer, the date and cause of the accident, and the applicant's name, relation, address, mobile number, Aadhaar number and bank account details.

STEP 1 - Visit the Tehsildar or Lekhpal office of the area within 45 days of the accident and get the application form of the scheme.

STEP 2 - Fill the form with the applicant's name, date of birth, father's name and Aadhaar number. Attach the required documents like FIR copy, postmortem report and land records.

STEP 3 - Submit the application to the Tehsil Officer. After verification, it is forwarded to the District Agriculture Officer for further processing.

STEP 4 - After the verification is complete, the support amount is transferred directly to the bank account of the farmer or the family member through DBT.

Time Frame to Apply for UP Mukhyamantri Kisan Durghatna Kalyan Yojana

All the farmers or their family members can apply for the scheme within the given time frame:-

• Application needs to be submitted within 45 days of the accident.
• However, the collector can give an additional time frame of 1 month or 30 days.
• Applications submitted after 75 days would not be considered for support.

Assistance Amount under UP Mukhyamantri Kisan Durghatna Kalyan Yojana 2026

In case of accidental death or complete disability of the farmer, the family gets up to ₹5 lakh. For partial disability, the amount is ₹2.5 lakh. If the farmer is already covered under PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana or PM Suraksha Bima Yojana, then the total amount to be given to the farmer's family would be the remaining amount. For example, if a family gets ₹2 lakh from another insurance scheme, then the state government will pay the remaining ₹3 lakh under this scheme to make it a total of ₹5 lakh.

Online Registration at UP Mukhyamantri Kisan Durghatna Kalyan Yojana Portal

The UP government has set up a dedicated portal for the scheme. Farmers or their family members can apply online through the portal and do not need to visit the Tehsil office or write an application to the collector. The portal has been linked with the Chief Minister's Dashboard so that the progress of the scheme can be monitored at different levels. People can apply through both methods, either online or offline, as specified here.

What is UP Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana Eligibility

The candidates must fulfill the following conditions to become eligible for the scheme:-

• This scheme covers farmers and their family members whose age is between 18 to 70 years at the time of the accident.
• Farmers and their family must be permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh.
• The farmer must be a landowner with a land record in the UP revenue department, or a tenant farmer whose record is present in the UP land record.

Official Website for UP Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana

Visit the official UP Chief Minister's Office website at upcmo.up.nic.in. The scheme details are also available on the official portal at bor.up.gov.in/KAS.

UP Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana PDF Download

The complete details of the Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana are available in PDF format which can be checked here - https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3a597e50502f5ff68e3e25b9114205d4a/uploads/2020/03/2020030758.pdf

FAQ's

What is the UP Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana?

It is an accidental insurance scheme of the Uttar Pradesh government. Under this scheme, if a farmer dies or becomes disabled in an accident, the eligible farmer or his family gets financial support.

How much support is given under this scheme?

Up to ₹5 lakh is given in case of accidental death or complete disability. For partial disability, the amount is ₹2.5 lakh.

When was the scheme launched?

The scheme has been in place in Uttar Pradesh since 14 September 2019.

What is the budget of the scheme for 2026-27?

For the financial year 2026-27, the budget of the scheme has been increased to ₹1150 crore, which is ₹100 crore more than the ₹1050 crore of 2025-26.

Do landless farmers get the benefit of this scheme?

Yes. Eligible landless farmers who farm on patta or leased land are covered under the scheme. Account holders, joint account holders and eligible earning family members are also included.