Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: Accident Insurance Scheme - Uttarakhand

About This Scheme

The scheme "Accident Insurance Scheme", a sub-component of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, is implemented by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial security to fish farmers in the event of accidental death, permanent disability, or hospitalization.

Eligibility

1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant must be engaged in fish production or fishing as a profession. 1. The applicant may belong to any caste category, including General, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), or be a woman. 1. The applicant’s age must be between 18 and 70 years at the time of enrollment.

Benefits

Under this scheme, an annual insurance coverage is provided as follows: - ₹5,00,000/- in case of accidental death or total permanent disability. - ₹2,50,000/- for partial disability (such as loss of limbs, fingers, or partial loss of vision/hearing/speech, etc.). - ₹50,000/- for hospitalization expenses due to accidents. - The fish farmer is not required to pay any insurance premium. The entire premium amount is borne by the Department.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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