WB Bangla Shashya Bima Scheme has been announced by the Chief Minister of West Bengal. Under the WB Bangla Shashya, Bima Scheme State Government will Cover Small, Marginal Farmers. In this scheme, the West Bengal Government will provide free crop Insurance to farmers. First of all BSB Scheme will be implemented in the First Phase and under the first phase total 15 districts will be covered. State Government has recruited Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC) as a nodal agency. Bangla Shashya Bima( insurance scheme) would be free of cost for the farmers and the premium amount will be paid by Government.
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West Bengal BSB Insurance Scheme
In the First Phase of implementation of scheme the Kharif Season Crops Aman paddy, aus paddy, jute and maize will be covered. After analyzing the performance of the WB Bangla Shashya Bima scheme the Rabi Season crops will be covered. Today in this article we are going to discuss West Bengal Bangla Shashya Bima (BSB) Scheme Features, Eligibility & Registration Process so stay with us and read all the details carefully.
Objective of Bangla Shashya Bima Scheme
Mamata Banerjee Government wants to empower the Farmers of the state. This BSB crop insurance scheme will enable farmers to cover up their losses in case their crops get destroyed due to any reason such as drought, Flood, Fire etc. To fill this motive state government is planning to start West Bengal BSB Insurance Scheme.
Highlights of Bangla Shashya Bima
| Scheme Name | West Bengal Crop Insurance Scheme |
| Launched date | 28th June 2019 |
| Department | Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal |
| Objective | To Empower Farmers |
| Beneficiary | Native of the state |
| Type of Scheme | State Govt. |
| Mode of Application | Online/Offline |
| Official website | https://banglashasyabima.net/ |
Eligibility for Bangla Shashya Bima
- You should be the Native of the State
- Land Record Document
- Aadhaar Card
- Address Proof
Stages for Claiming Insurance Amount
- For any losses suffered during planting
- Losses suffered during cultivation
- The losses occurred during the period post-cutting when crops are lying in the field
- Losses caused due to adverse weather situations.
Silent Features of BSB Insurance Scheme
- The premium amount of Insurance will be given by state Govt.
- The Scheme will be regulated under the department of Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC).
- State Government will regulate the scheme in phase wise manner.
- Insurance Amount will be given on Four Stages.
- Scheme will definitely empower the farmers of the state.
Selected District under BSB Insurance Scheme
| Serial No | Name of District |
| 1 | Purba Bardhaman, |
| 2 | Paschim Bardhaman |
| 3 | Hooghly |
| 4 | Cooch Behar |
| 5 | Darjeeling |
| 6 | Kalimpong |
| 7 | Purba Medinipur |
| 8 | Malda |
| 9 | Nadia |
| 10 | Murshidabad |
| 11 | Birbhum |
| 12 | Purulia |
| 13 | Dakshin Dinajpur |
| 14 | North 24 Parganas |
| 15 | South 24 Parganas |
How to Apply For Bangla Shashya Bima
Applicants have to follow the further stated steps to apply for this scheme:
- Open the official website of the Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal
- Now you need to click the Register option given right-hand side of the page
- Enter the details as asked on the screen such as stakeholder, stakeholder type, user roles, email, name, mobile number, etc.
- Tick the checkbox appears on the screen with an acceptance message
- Click the “signup” option and your registration has been created
- Now fill the rest details in the application form
- Submit the application form and must take print of the form
Procedure to Check Application Status
- Open the official website of the Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal
- From the home page of the website you need to click “Application status”
- Enter the application number and click the search option
- Your application status will appear on the screen
Services on the official website
On the official portal you may get the following services:
- Farmer corner: You can apply for crop insurance by yourself by using this service
- Insurance calculator: You may able to know your insurance premium by using this service.
- Report crop loss: By using this service you can report crop loss and apply for a claim.
- Application status: By using this service you can check your application form status.
- Technical Grievance: By using this service you can report your problem to the department.
- Ask your question: You can contact the helpline number for any query.
Insurance Calculator
- Open the official website of the Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal
- From the home page of the website, you need to click on the Insurance Calculator option.
- The insurance calculator will open on the screen.
- Download it.
Submit Grievance
- For any technical related issues of BSB portal and mobile application’s please drop an email on banglashasyabima@ingreens.in
Report Crop Loss
- Open the official website of the Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal
- From the home page of the website, you need to click on the Report Crop Loss option.
- A list of various season helpline numbers and emails will open.
- Now you can report your crop loss.
Helpline
Applicants can call on the numbers given here.
- 8336900632
- 8373094077
- 8336957181
For any Insurance claim related query contact:
- 18005720258
- ro.kolkata@aicofindia.com
Important FAQs
You can contact on helpline number 8336900632, 8373094077 and 8336957181 between 10am – 6pm or email at banglashasyabima@ingreens.in.
15 districts are included in the first phase.
Agriculture Insurance Company of India will monitor this scheme.
Government will pay the insurance premium on behalf of the applicant.
Insurance coverage will directly deposit in the bank account of the beneficiary.