Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Samoohik Pashudhan Beema Yojana
The scheme "Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Samoohik Pashudhan Beema Yojana" aims to provide socio-economic security to livestock farmers in the state by covering livestock under an insurance scheme. Financial protection against the risk of loss due to animal death is extended to livestock owners.
About This Scheme
Benefits
Financial Protection
Coverage for livestock loss due to death, providing financial security to farmers.
Sum insured is determined based on the market value of livestock and milk yield.
Maximum coverage is up to five large animals or equivalent small animals per household.
Subsidized Premiums
₹100 · annual
APL beneficiaries pay ₹100/200/300 per large animal per year based on milk yield or ₹25/- per small animal.
BPL beneficiaries receive additional subsidies, and SC beneficiaries have their entire premium covered by the state and central government.
Mode and Frequency of Disbursement
Claims are settled through direct bank transfers to beneficiaries.
Accidental death claims are covered immediately; non-accidental death claims are covered after a 21-day waiting period.
Expected Time of Disbursement
Insurance companies are required to settle claims within 15 days of document submission. Delays incur a penalty of 12% compound interest per annum.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
- ✦Health certificate issued by a registered veterinary practitioner.
- ✦Photographs of the animal with a visible ear tag.
- ✦Beneficiary’s share of the premium (if applicable).
- ✦Scheduled Caste Certificate (for SC beneficiaries).
- ✦Below Poverty Line Certificate (for BPL beneficiaries).
- ✦FIR with the insurance company and a duly filled claim form.
- ✦Insurance policy document.
- ✦Post-mortem report issued by a veterinary surgeon.
- ✦Intact ear tag and updated bank account details of the beneficiary.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹100