UP Farmer Accident Welfare Scheme 2026: ₹215 Crore Transferred to 4,300 Families, ₹5 Lakh Assistance Each

UP Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana 2026: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced another round of financial assistance under the Chief Minister's Farmer Accident Welfare Scheme, providing support to families affected by farming-related accidents and other incidents covered under the scheme.

According to information shared by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, ₹215 crore has been transferred directly into the bank accounts of 4,300 farming families, with each beneficiary family receiving ₹5 lakh.

The Chief Minister also stated that financial assistance has so far reached 1,40,196 farming families across Uttar Pradesh, with total disbursements amounting to ₹5,833.50 crore.

The latest payment was made through an online transfer mechanism, allowing the government to deposit assistance directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts.

The scheme is intended to provide financial relief to eligible farming families facing serious hardship following an accident involving a farmer or another covered family member.

UP Farmer Accident Welfare Scheme: Latest Payment Details

Latest assistance announced by the Chief Minister

₹215 Cr

Latest Amount Transferred

4,300

Beneficiary Families

₹5 Lakh

Assistance Per Family

1,40,196

Families Assisted So Far

₹5,833.50 crore

Cumulative assistance reported across districts of Uttar Pradesh

The latest distribution figures indicate that 4,300 families were included in this payment round.

At ₹5 lakh per family, the total assistance works out to ₹215 crore, matching the amount announced by the Chief Minister.

What Is Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana?

The Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana is a Uttar Pradesh government welfare initiative intended to provide financial assistance to eligible farming households affected by accidental death or qualifying serious disability.

Agricultural families can face substantial financial difficulties when an earning member dies or suffers a severe disability.

The scheme is designed to provide financial support in such circumstances, subject to the eligibility requirements and compensation provisions prescribed by the state government.

The amount payable in an individual case depends on the nature of the accident, the resulting injury or disability, and the applicable scheme rules.

The reported ₹5 lakh payment should therefore not be interpreted as an automatic entitlement for every accident.

Who Is Eligible for the Farmer Accident Welfare Scheme?

The scheme covers eligible farmers residing in Uttar Pradesh, including certain agricultural workers who do not own farmland.

Under the published guidelines, eligible categories include landholders and co-landholders recorded in revenue documents, earning family members dependent on agricultural income, and qualifying landless individuals cultivating land through lease or sharecropping arrangements.

Eligibility is determined according to the scheme's definitions and supporting documentation.

How Much Compensation Is Available?

The scheme provides financial assistance of up to ₹5 lakh in qualifying cases of accidental death or disability.

The exact compensation can vary depending on the severity and nature of the disability. Previous distributions have included amounts lower than ₹5 lakh for certain beneficiaries.

How Can Farmers' Families Apply?

Families seeking assistance should contact their local tehsil or district administration.

The published scheme guidelines describe an application process involving the District Magistrate's office and verification by revenue officials.

Applicants should take the following steps:

  1. Report the accident to the appropriate district authorities as soon as possible.
  2. Obtain the prescribed application form and confirm the applicable deadline.
  3. Submit relevant identity, agricultural, accident and bank account documents.
  4. Provide any additional evidence requested by revenue officials.
  5. Follow up with the tehsil or district office regarding verification and approval.

Earlier guidelines specify a 45-day reporting period, so affected families should not delay contacting the authorities. They should also confirm the current deadline and any applicable exceptions.

Why Is Direct Bank Transfer Important?

Under the scheme, approved assistance is transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.

This payment method creates a direct channel between the administration and the recipient, avoiding the need for cash distribution.

The latest ₹215 crore transfer took place on November 11, 2026, during a programme at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow. The event also included the distribution of appointment letters to 1,146 newly selected Revenue Department junior assistants

Final Update

The Uttar Pradesh government's latest announcement confirms a reported payment of ₹215 crore to 4,300 farming families under Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana.

According to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's figures, the scheme has provided ₹5,833.50 crore in cumulative assistance to 1,40,196 families as of November 11, 2026.

Families affected by qualifying accidents should contact their district administration promptly to understand eligibility, compensation amounts and the application procedure.

Source Credit: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's public statement, November 11, 2026; supplementary reporting by The Logical Indian and NationPress; Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana published guidelines.

Disclaimer: Assistance is subject to eligibility verification, applicable scheme provisions and approval by the competent authorities.