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Rythu Bima Scheme

Rythu Bandhu Farmer Group Life Insurance Scheme for Farmers” is a life insurance scheme by the Government of Telangana that provides insurance coverage to the nominee of a farmer in case of the farmer’s death. It is free for farmers and is implemented through LIC.

Authority

State

Region

Telangana

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Insurance Coverage: ₹5,00,000/- per eligible farmer- Coverage Type: Natural and accidental deaths- Claim Settlement Mode: Direct bank transfer to the nominee’s account- Claim Process: Entirely online, farmer families are not required to visit any office

Who can apply

The applicant must be a farmer.; The applicant must be a resident of Telangana.; The applicant must be aged between 18 and 59 years.; The applicant’s details should be available in the Dharani database under RoR (Record of Rights) land records.; The applicant should possess a valid Pattadar Pass Book (PPB) or a RoFR (Recognition of Forest Rights) Patta.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who is eligible to enroll in the Rythu Bima Scheme?

Farmers aged between 18 to 59 years, residing in Telangana, and holding a Pattadar Passbook (PPB) or RoFR Patta are eligible.

Is enrolment under the Rythu Bima Scheme mandatory?

No, the scheme is voluntary and open to all eligible farmers.

Is there any premium payment required from the farmer?

No, the entire premium is paid by the Government of Telangana.

What is the insurance coverage provided under the scheme?

The scheme provides a life insurance cover of ₹5,00,000 for both natural and accidental death.

Which organization provides the insurance coverage?

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is the insurance partner for the scheme.

How is registration carried out under the Rythu Bima Scheme?

Registration is facilitated through the Agriculture Extension Officer (AEO) who enters the farmer’s data into the Rythu Bima online portal.

What documents are required for registration?

Required documents include the Pattadar Passbook (PPB)/RoFR Patta, identity proof, and nominee details.

Is the claim process offline or online?

How are land ownership details verified during registration?

What documents are required for registration?

Required documents include the Pattadar Passbook (PPB)/RoFR Patta, identity proof, and nominee details.

How is the claim amount disbursed?

Upon successful verification, the ₹5,00,000 claim amount is directly transferred to the nominee’s bank account, and an SMS confirmation is sent.

Is SMS notification provided during the registration and claim process?

Yes, SMS alerts are sent to the farmer or nominee at each key stage, including LIC ID generation and claim status.